Dear PS 101 Families-
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. He led non-violent protests to fight for the rights of all people including African Americans. He hoped that America and the world could become a colorblind society where race would not impact a person’s civil rights. He is considered one of the great orators of modern times, and his speeches still inspire many to this day.
Read more at: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/martin_luther_king_jr.php
Here’s a quick video from Scholastic that you can share with your child about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Schools are closed Monday, January 18th to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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GK