Martin Luther King Jr was a huge component of the civil rights movement in the United States. He fought for the rights of many oppressed people in our nation, and for that reason, his birthday is celebrated nationwide. Here are a few ways you can meaningfully celebrate this fearless Leader.
Learn About Him
One of the best ways to bask in the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. is to learn about him and his purpose. He had so many positive and powerful messages to offer about love, inclusion, and unity. A few ways you can do this is by watching his speeches, reading books about him and his work, watch documentaries, or do some online research. In Remembrance of Martin is a top recommended documentary to watch. Here are a few fast facts about Martin Luther King Jr.:
- He was the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
- There are over 730 streets in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr.
- He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- He went to college at 15
- He went to jail nearly 30 times
- He was killed on April 4th, 1968
Attend A Parade
Americans of all backgrounds, all over the United States, take to the streets and celebrate the man who had a dream. The parades always highlight the seriousness of the occasion but are still full of fun and a true celebration of a national hero. Here are some of the nation’s best MLK day parades:
Teach His Message
Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream. He wanted injustice and inequality based on race in this country to end. He left behind a legacy of standing up and doing what is right, even when it wasn’t popular to do so. He did so without resorting to violence or destruction. He marched and spoke peacefully and he did so with conviction. You can celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. by spreading his message in whatever way you know how.
