Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. “The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood” – Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)