8 Interesting Facts About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We Need to Know

BY: Bernetta Knighten - 15 Jan '15 | On the Web

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At this time of year there are many different posts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Usually they rehash the same information. Here are 8 facts that are not commonly discussed that you should know.

Fact 1:  He was born Michael Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 in  Atlanta, Georgia.

Fact 2:  His father, Michael King, Sr., changed their names to Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr. when Martin Jr. was about five.

Fact 3:  Dr King was the youngest person, at the time, to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Fact 4:  Author of six books published from 1958 through 1968, works on American race relations and collections of his sermons and lectures

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Bernetta Knighten wrote 29 articles on this blog.

Bernetta Knighten is the Digital Media Coordinator for BlackandMarriedWithKids.com. She also publishes BernettaStyle.com as a Lifestyle Resource on topics related to married life, motherhood, healthy living, product/event reviews & recaps. She is also the creator of Dream Dashers, a group of individuals that hold each other accountable for following their dreams. She resides in Atlanta with her husband and three children. To keep with her, please visit www.BernettaStyle.com.