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Nov 9, 2009 · Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, the second child of Martin Luther King Sr., a pastor, and Alberta Williams King, a former schoolteacher.
King, Martin Luther, Sr., 1899-1984. Father of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Throughout his life, King, Sr., was a prominent civic leader in Atlanta, serving on the boards of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the National Baptist Convention. After the assassination of King Jr., he spoke at numerous events honoring his son.
Jan 16, 2017 · By The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. January 16, 2017. As the 1960s unfolded, the great well of passion stored up in this country for so long simply spilled over. M.L. and A.D. were moving the South with their efforts and those of the young men and women who marched America far beyond its own expectations for a time.
Jan 17, 2022 · Martin Luther — the original Martin Luther (1483-1546) — was, of course, the founder of the Protestant Church. The Baptist sect, one of its branches, was the denomination of King Sr. and Jr ...
Dec 22, 2023 · After being deeply inspired by the reformation leader Martin Luther during a trip to Germany, Michael Luther King changed his name to Martin Luther King Sr. upon returning to Atlanta in 1934. This name change reflected his commitment to the ideals of equality, justice, and religious freedom – principles that Martin Luther stood for.
The King family quickly expanded, with the birth of Willie Christine in 1927, Michael Luther, Jr., in 1929, and Alfred Daniel Williams in 1930, a month after King, Sr., received his bachelor’s degree in theology.
Michael King (who later changed his name to Martin Luther King, Sr.), was born on 19 December 1897, the second child and first son. During his childhood, King, Sr., later recalled, “My mother had babies, worked the fields, and often went during the winter to wash and iron in the homes of whites around town” ( Papers 1:21 ).
