| He was African American Baptist minister who was the main leader of the civil right's movement during the 1950's and 1960's. He had a magnificent speaking ability, which helped him express the demands of African Americans for social justice. He won the support of millions of people-black and white. He won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading nonviolent civil rights demonstrations. He is best known for his powerful "I Have a Dream.." speech which he delivered while leading the 1963 March in Washington, D.C. |
