Martin Luther King
Definition
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and prominent leader in the civil rights movement, renowned for promoting nonviolent resistance against racial injustice and delivering the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Martin Luther King Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January, honoring his birthday and lifelong commitment to equality and justice.
Examples
Every Martin Luther King Day, I honor his legacy by taking a long nap and dreaming of a world without Monday meetings.
My cat struts around like Martin Luther King leading a march, demanding treats with nonviolent meows.
Channeling Martin Luther King, I peacefully negotiated with my kids over screen time using nothing but dad jokes.
At the barbecue, Uncle Bob quoted Martin Luther King while flipping burgers, turning the cookout into an impromptu history lesson.