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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(AP Photo)
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though many schools honor this special event by closing for the day, it’s important for students to understand the great man behind the holiday. Celebrate the history by introducing your students to a brief history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” A glossary of common terms for students and how the holiday came to be are included, as well as great photos.
Read these helpful resources:
The History of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I Have a Dream Speech
I Have a Dream Lesson
The Making of a Holiday
Glossary of Terms
President Kennedy meets at the White House with leaders of the March on Washington. From left, Whitney Young, National Urban League; King; John Lewis, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee; Rabbi Joachim Prinz, American Jewish Congress; Dr. Eugene P. Donnaly, National Council of Churches; A. Philip Randolph, AFL-CIO; Kennedy; Walter Reuther, United Auto Workers; Vice President Lyndon Johnson, rear; and Roy Wilkins, NAACP. (AP Photo)
