The Department of Education – Staff Writer
“There is a federal holiday in January marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929. King, a leader of the civil rights movement, is well known for his efforts to bring about racial equality in the nation using nonviolent means. The same year that King won the Nobel Peace Prize in the field of human rights, the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. Try these suggested activities to promote a deeper appreciation for what King did to advance the well-being of our nation.” (more)