Martin Luther King Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African-American Baptist pastor, missionary, and an early figure in the civil rights movement. …

Martin Luther King, Jr., credited his father with influencing his decision to join the ministry, saying: “He set forth a noble example that I didn’t [mind] following” (Papers 1:363). King, Sr., was born …

Jan 20, 2025 · Martin Luther King Sr. was born Michael King in Stockbridge, Georgia, on Dec. 19 in either 1897 or 1899, depending on the source. His parents were sharecroppers, and he was …

Aug 18, 2024 · Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. was a vital figure in the civil rights movement, whose contributions and sacrifices helped to advance the cause of racial equality in America. …

The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African American civil rights activist and the father of Martin Luther King, Jr. He …

The Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. was inspired to become a Baptist preacher by the ministers he knew who were taking a stand against racial injustice. He then became an inspiration to the …

Jan 17, 2022 · Martin Luther — the original Martin Luther (1483-1546) — was, of course, the founder of the Protestant Church. The Baptist sect, one of its branches, was the denomination …

Father of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Throughout his life, King, Sr., was a prominent civic leader in Atlanta, serving on the boards of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the National …

Nov 12, 1984 · The Rev. Martin Luther King Sr., one of the South's most influential black clergymen for decades and the father of the slain civil rights leader who bore his name, died of …

Dec 19, 2024 · Today, we honor the 125th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr.—affectionately known as “Daddy King”—born on December 19, 1899, in Stockbridge, …