Martin Luther King Jr.

was an American Baptist minister and activist who became

the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954
until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for his role in the advancement of
civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

Here are some key points you could include in your project:

1. Early Life and Education: King was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929 and
received his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in theology from Crozer
Theological Seminary and Boston University.
2. Montgomery Bus Boycott: King was a leader in the successful boycott of the
Montgomery, Alabama bus system, following the arrest of Rosa Parks for
refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.
3. "I Have a Dream" Speech: King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech
at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where he
advocated for civil rights and economic equality.
4. The Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act: King played a significant role in the
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965,
which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin and protected the right to vote for African Americans.
5. Assassination: King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis,
Tennessee. He was 39 years old.
6. Legacy: King's legacy continues to inspire people around the world and he is
remembered as one of the greatest leaders in American history. He is widely
regarded as a hero of the civil rights movement and is remembered each year
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the United States.