lunes, 11 de marzo de 2013

MLK DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING'S DAY

Each year on January 15 is celebrated a day in honor of MLK, I will tell you a few things about him.
He was born in January 15, 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Was a gifted men, at age 15 he joined a reserved young blacks school, at the age of 27 the obtained his doctorate.
Many people may be wondering why it is famous-is famous because he fought for the rights of African American people and equality among races. He obtained many advances achieved and passing laws to promote equality. He came to be compare with Gandhi.
King was awarded with the Nobel of Peace for his work for racial equality and civil rights in 1964.A recognition for non-violence and work against racial discriminations. The winner of a Nobel younger.
Is well known for his famous speech " I have a Dream" at August 28, 1963,  in front of the monument to Abraham Lincoln, during a demonstration that drew more than 200,000 citizens.

He died on 4 April 1968 (39 years) in Memphis, Tennessee,





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