Martin Luther King Jr.<span> (born </span>Michael King Jr.<span>, January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American </span>Baptist<span> minister and activist who was a leader in the </span>Civil Rights Movement<span>. He is best known for his role in the advancement of </span>civil rights<span> using </span>nonviolent civil disobedience<span> based on his </span>Christian<span> beliefs. </span><span>Martin luther king was able to unite millions of people through his speaking ability</span>