Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) was an incredible civil rights leader and pastor who believed in fighting for racial equality through nonviolent protests. His speeches, especially the famous “I Have a Dream” speech, inspired countless people and became the heart of the Civil Rights Movement. King was behind key moments like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he pushed for equal rights, desegregation, and fair voting laws. His message of peaceful resistance, love, and justice still resonates today, making him a global symbol for equality and hope.