by Linda Lowery
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Easy Reading
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King jr. lived with his mom, dad, sister & brother. On Auburn Ave. In Atlanta, Georgia. Martin went to Ebenezer Baptist Church. His father was the preacher. His mother was the leader of the choir. Martins parents had some important things that they have to teach or do. One was they always had to have supper with each other. Another was that they taught a rule, almost like the : Golden Rule here at Sherman. It is : Treat Others with Respect.
When Martin was a young adult, he found out that white and black people couldnt share the same water fountain, and the same public restroom.
When Martin grew up he became a preacher. After that he married Coretta Scott on June 18th,1953. Martin moved to Montgomery and had to settle the segregation. Which he SUCCESSFULLY did. in August, 1963, he gave a speech. It satisfied some of the people. In December, 1964, Martin won the Nobel Peace Prize!!! some of that was $54,000.00. After that every year we celebrate Martin Luther King Day!
