Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • Why is Martin Luther King Jr. important? How did he impact the lives of thousands?
  • Would you have the courage to lead and stand up for the injustices you see?
  • How did segregation affect people’s lives? Is it still happening today?
  • What is racism? How does this affect people’s lives?
  • How can you make your community a better place to live or bring positive change to others?
  • If you could ask Martin Luther King Jr. one question, what would it be?
  • Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday?
  • When did you first hear the speech “I Have a Dream,” and how did it make you feel after you heard it?
Chip Valecek
Author: Chip Valecek