Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Life, Background, and Message

This editable slideshow covers Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and background, sources of inspiration, theology, philosophy, ideals, morals, values, and views as demonstrated in both his actions and deeds as a public figure/spiritual and organizational leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and as expressed by him in his official statements, correspondences, public addresses and published accounts. Also included is an overview of what he represented in terms of who/what he stood for and against, his aims/goals, what he hoped to achieve/accomplish, and the extent to which he helped to move our society further in the direction of racial justice and equality. In addition, this slideshow addresses issues surrounding the extent to which he was an inspirational, unifying, and/or controversial figure.