Martin Luther King Jr. for Kids
Leader for equality!
Meet young M.L. - that's what everyone called Martin Luther King Jr. when he was a little boy! M.L. grew up in a neighborhood called Sweet Auburn in Atlanta, Georgia. His daddy was a preacher at Ebenezer Baptist Church, and his mama was a teacher. M.L. lived in a big house with his brother and sister, and they had lots of fun playing together! M.L. LOVED to read and learn new things. By the time he was 5 years old, he could memorize Bible verses and recite them perfectly! His parents taught him that every person is special and deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, no matter what they look like. Sweet Auburn was a wonderful place where Black families owned businesses, went to church together, and took care of each other. M.L. learned that when people work together and support each other, amazing things can happen! 🏘️✨
Fun facts about Martin Luther King Jr.
- Martin skipped two grades in school because he was such a good student - he started college at just 15 years old!
- Young Martin lost his best friend when the boy's father said they couldn't play together anymore because Martin was Black.
- Martin earned his doctorate degree from Boston University, which is why he's called 'Dr.' Martin Luther King Jr.!
- Martin met his wife Coretta while studying in Boston - she was studying to be a singer!
- During the boycott, Dr. King's house was bombed, but he told the angry crowd to respond with love, not violence!
What your child will learn
- Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
- Be inspired
- Value heritage
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