Arvin Dimaquibo February 27, 2014 2nd Period Research Acrostic Draft (#1) Martin Luther King Jr.

. M Memorable - worth remembering or easily remembered, esp. because of being special or unusual Martin Luther King Jr. is memorable because of the things he has done. He made a monumental change to the world. King observed the laws that they had back then and thought of it to be unfair. The laws kept the African-American separated from the white. According to Scholastic News, He worked to change these laws by giving speeches and leading marches. Kings most famous speech is his I Have a Dream speech. As King being one of the speakers for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom event, he broadcasted his speech to the crowd. From then, the unfair laws were changed making Martin Luther King Jr. unforgettable for what he did. L Leader- the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country Scholastic News states that, Martin Luther King Jr., an African-American civil rights leader who is considered a hero for making life in America better. Kings dream transformed the path of American history. He led the civil rights movement and strived for racial equality. In doing so, he inspired a lot of people, both black and white. He was a pastor for King Sr. as well. Kings quality of leadership was quite strong.

K - Knowledgeable intelligent and well informed Martin Luther King Jr. was a very intelligent and brilliant learner towards his education. To explain, McGill, Sarah Ann confirms, Admitted to Morehouse College in Atlanta at the age of fifteen, the precocious King, Jr. explored his faith and trained to become a minister. Martin had skipped two grade levels in high school. He finished his degree in 1948 and then continued at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. From then he graduated in 1951 and enrolled in Boston University's doctorate of theology program.

J Justness the quality or state of being just, equitable, or right King is considered just because of his fairness towards the people. He wanted equality between the different races. He wanted his children to be treated fairly, clarifies McGill, Sarah Ann as she states what King wanted. Individuals of all skin colors should be able to go anywhere unharmed. People should not be treated this way because of their skin color. King did not want his children to face these events so he strived for changing the inequitable laws.

R- Righteous - morally right or justifiable; virtuous Fair, gifted, and significant, King was a righteous man as well. He did what he believed was right. He fought for what he wanted; fairness between race. King was a very noble man. He announced his I Have a Dream speech to declare what he wished for. In addition, Sarah Ann McGill explains, It inspired listeners to look to a future free of discrimination and to work together to bring it about.