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MLK is born
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. His actual given name is Michael Luther King Jr. but changed his name to Martin. -
MLK's Young Life
Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in Atlanta and attended segregated public schools. He graded high school when he was fifteen years old. After graduation he attended Morehouse College. -
Morehouse College
Martin Luther King Jr. attended Morehouse College in Atlanta. By going to this school, he followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. He graduated from Morehouse with his bachelor of arts degree in sociology in 1948. -
Continuing Education
After Martin Luther King Jr. graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, he went on to Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. He studied at Crozer for three years, earning the title of senior class president, and his B.D. in 1951. -
Falling for Coretta Scott
Martin Luther King Jr. met Coretta Scott when he was in Boston earning his doctorate. They got married on June 18,1953. -
Becoming a Doctor
After graduating from Crozer Theological Seminary, Martin Luther King Jr. went on to study at Boston University's School of Theology. He earned his doctorate in systemic theology. -
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The Kids
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King had four children together: Yolanda Denise (1955),Martin Luther III (1957), Dexter Scott (1961), and Bernice Albertine (1963). -
"I have a dream"
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech on August 28, 1963. This speech was delivered to a large group of civil rights marchers near the Lincoln memorial in Washington DC.
