As you enjoy your extended weekend, be mindful of the importance of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader and social activist that made significant strides in American society in the 1950s and 1960s. On every third Monday in January, Americans get to celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s achievements and his life. The national holiday also happens to be his birthday.
MLK’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, his march on Washington, and his march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama are known all over the world. But if you want to learn some interesting facts about MLK, we complied six things you probably didn’t know about him. From MLK almost taking his own life at a young age to Stevie Wonder writing one of his most classic songs just for him, these are tidbits that you might’ve forgotten or never heard of before.
You can watch the video above, and read more on MLK here.
