Grave of Martin Luther King Sr- Martin Luther King Jr's Father

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    Martin Luther King Sr
    born Michael King in Stockbridge, Georgia, King was a member of the Baptist Church and decided to become a preacher after being inspired by ministers who were prepared to stand up for racial equality.
    King completed his high school education at Bryant Preparatory School, and began to preach in several black churches in Atlanta. In 1926, King started his ministerial degree at the Morehouse School of Religion. On Thanksgiving Day in 1926, after eight years of courtship, he married Alberta in the Ebenezer Church.
    The couple had three children in four years: a daughter, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King Jr,and a second son, Alfred Daniel Williams King.
    King became leader of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in March 1931. With the country in the midst of the Great Depression, church finances were struggling, but King organized membership and fundraising drives that restored these to health.
    By 1934, King had become a widely respected leader of the local church. That year, he also changed his name (and that of his eldest son) from Michael King to Martin Luther King after a period of gradual transition on his own part.
    King was the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church for four decades, wielding great influence in the black community and earning some degree of respect from the white community.
    King was a major figure in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia, where he rose to become the head of the NAACP in Atlanta and the Civic and Political League. He led the fight for equal teachers' salaries in Atlanta. He also played an instrumental role in ending Jim Crow laws in the state. King had refused to ride on Atlanta's bus system since the 1920s after a vicious attack on black passengers with no action against those responsible. King stressed the need for an educated, politically active black ministry.
    In October 1960, when King Jr. was arrested at a peaceful sit-in in Atlanta, Robert F. Kennedy, brother and aide to the Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kennedy, telephoned the judge and helped secure his release. Although King Sr. had previously opposed John Kennedy because he was a Catholic, he expressed his appreciation for these calls and switched his support to Kennedy. Until this time, King Sr. had been a lifelong registered Republican, and had endorsed Republican Richard Nixon before switching to endorse Kennedy.
    In 1969, King was one of several members of the Morehouse College board of trustees held hostage on the campus by a group of students demanding reform in the school's curriculum and governance. One of the students was Samuel L. Jackson, who was suspended for his actions. Jackson subsequently became an actor and Academy Award nominee.
    King died of a heart attack at the Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta on November 11, 1984, at age 84.

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  • @caroleroseburgh1344
    @caroleroseburgh1344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is the first time I've seen his father's grave. This is really cool. Thank you

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You do black history month proud. Thanks for this video as I learned alot.

  • @tashalmwoods7103
    @tashalmwoods7103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just found this video and page. Thank you so much for sharing this video and for acknowledging black history month ❤🖤

  • @patriciamorgan3171
    @patriciamorgan3171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for the history of Martin Luther King's father. You're right many if not most of us was taught about his son.

  • @debrajames6286
    @debrajames6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you a bunch👏🏽

  • @carolyndavistownsend3333
    @carolyndavistownsend3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The family needs to have someone to clean the headstone and I wonder why they aren't buried close to Martin

  • @rebeccathomas8561
    @rebeccathomas8561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very interesting video. I never knew that Actor Samuel L. Jackson held MLK Sr. hostage at Morehouse College. I Wonder why he was never accountable for doing this.

  • @maryamalfayed223
    @maryamalfayed223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are absolutely correct in stating that he was an overlooked figure in American history!. Samuel L Jackson just really adds to this story
    so thank you so much great job!!! 🌹❤🌹

  • @swansfan6944
    @swansfan6944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your right, it was good to hear about the man who created The Man, thanks Back Roads ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

  • @anthonykeithjohnson3
    @anthonykeithjohnson3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much

  • @SuperKENNETHWAYNE
    @SuperKENNETHWAYNE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this 👏👏👏👏

  • @airwatts
    @airwatts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank U 4 sharing so much

  • @dejohnson.crypto1732
    @dejohnson.crypto1732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You Sir !!! 😍🎈🔥🔥❤😁

  • @charlenescott7640
    @charlenescott7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing. I never knew Samual L Jackson held King Sr, hostage in a protest of collage policy.

  • @hellograves
    @hellograves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very cool grave...great video thanks!!

  • @lisablake5328
    @lisablake5328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow never knew about that of King Sr.thank for doing this.

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber5097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video and a wonderful dedication to honor our historical times and individuals. 😊

    • @latanyacole849
      @latanyacole849 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know if his other son A.D King is also buried out there. He was found in his pool 15 months after MLK Jr was shot and killed. There is a documentary on Tubi about him. They’re saying he was murdered as well because the coroner refused to do an autopsy but ems workers said he didn’t have any water in his lungs and he was dead before he hit the water.

  • @Godcreatedmj1
    @Godcreatedmj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great sharing I really enjoy your channel it’s Black History and I never gave thoughts on the father of MLK Jr. I enjoy the traveling adventures you have provided . Thanks 🙏🤗

  • @lorettathomas5151
    @lorettathomas5151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank u for all your owsome video,and all you do!

  • @joelholt62
    @joelholt62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is first time I viewed you. This is good. Thank you for this info, Thank you for the love you are sharing. AA joe.

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was very interesting, and informative. I didn't know about the name changes. thank you 🙏🏼🌟👏

  • @1019buster
    @1019buster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a new sub. Thank you for acknowledging Black History month. I was not aware of the name change, or the Samuel Jackson event

  • @rondaestep1792
    @rondaestep1792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for another great video I never knew about Samuel L Jackson holding him hostage you keep bringing great information and I thank you so much for that

  • @rosemariemckinley7326
    @rosemariemckinley7326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of your best. Thank you for sharing.

  • @joimoore4164
    @joimoore4164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @lapagethompson946
    @lapagethompson946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a beautiful vlog on black history. Didn't think about Mr. King Sr. Who would of guess Samuel L. Jackson, I learned something new. I would love to thank you on this. You did a wonderful job. I'm loving your vlogs you do. Keep vlogging and I'll keep watching.

  • @randalljohnson7123
    @randalljohnson7123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🙋🏾‍♂️💭🍾🥂FOREVER LEGACY KING FAMILY!!!!🙏🏾💯

  • @trishross8359
    @trishross8359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW that's a very interesting story thank you for sharing it with us

  • @yvetteousley2407
    @yvetteousley2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting I enjoy your content

  • @MRSKGSPOT
    @MRSKGSPOT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you great video!!

  • @ShaNeedra
    @ShaNeedra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing. Amazing that God created MLK, SR. to creating MLK, JR. The whole family is awesome. 😊

  • @mariacardenas4665
    @mariacardenas4665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting story

  • @disco0752
    @disco0752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad I watched. Learned a few things too!. Thanks!

  • @smartanajones4u
    @smartanajones4u 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow. Born, raised and live in Atlanta and I pass that cemetery countless times taking my child to school and even had a few relatives buried there and I never ever knew the Kings were buried there. Thanks for this very insightful video!

    • @kendallprice1962
      @kendallprice1962 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MLK Jr was initially buried at South View before being moved to the King Center. A lot of ATL greats are buried there, including Rep. John Lewis...

  • @timothyforsythe3155
    @timothyforsythe3155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I really haven't given much thought about Martin Luther King Sr. I learned some history.

  • @rebeccalunsford9372
    @rebeccalunsford9372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I didn't see that coming for sure. Samuel L. Jackson holding Martin King hostage. Thank you for the interesting facts. Wow what a surprise.

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    @markherron1407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @joanbradley8042
    @joanbradley8042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your episodes transcend EVERY month, not just February.

  • @christopheredwards788
    @christopheredwards788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video

  • @kimberlywhite4340
    @kimberlywhite4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this series..truly appreciate it.. and I learned alot .keep up the great job

  • @johns7868
    @johns7868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So Hank is in same row as MLK Sr?

  • @cannonman187
    @cannonman187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your videos

  • @cogicgentleman
    @cogicgentleman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing

  • @LMae-rj9qi
    @LMae-rj9qi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Another landmark to visit!

  • @geraldfraley3606
    @geraldfraley3606 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a true American for the people of good will.

  • @janiceaviles2226
    @janiceaviles2226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Very Much For Sharing 😀👍✌️

  • @MississippiGirl0103
    @MississippiGirl0103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ❤

  • @trennedyblair836
    @trennedyblair836 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rest In Peace Martin Luther King Sr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Father

  • @ericabrown9967
    @ericabrown9967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool story. What most people don't know is that King's wife Alberta, was shot and killed while playing the piano at Ebenezer BC in April 1974,

  • @kp9955
    @kp9955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @rethablair6902
    @rethablair6902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u
    Thank u
    Thank u for this video💚💚💚💚

  • @karencoker9594
    @karencoker9594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you show video

  • @jameshill6210
    @jameshill6210 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If I'm not mistaken Alberta's father was the pastor of Ebenezer and Martin Sr. inherited the leadership of the church. If anyone knows if that is true please let me know.

    • @donaldsonjones1654
      @donaldsonjones1654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Sir you are mostly definitely correct. The Reverend Dr. Alfred Daniels Williams, Mrs Alberta Williams King" father was followed by her Husband Reverend Dr. King Sr. as Pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
      Reverend Dr. A. D. King was the youngest of Dr. King Sr. A.D. King had a son by the name of Reverend Vernon King who passed away a little over a decade ago while he was Pastor of St. James Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.
      I served as a leader in the General Baptist state Convention of North Carolina; Reverend Vernon King was one of my closest colleagues and friends.
      I am thankful for the brother who shared this video and thank you for your inquiry. May you and all who see the video and read these word be wonderfully
      Blessed!
      Sincerely your servant in Christ Jesus,
      Pastor Donaldson Jones

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The apple didn't fall far from the tree, did it.

  • @whatsthedealwithdanny3913
    @whatsthedealwithdanny3913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice

  • @geraldine1437
    @geraldine1437 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you my brother ❤

  • @dalanathomas7375
    @dalanathomas7375 ปีที่แล้ว

    ⭐️

  • @joanbradley8042
    @joanbradley8042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your tribute to the men & women who stood up for equality and civil rights the peaceful way. We can all learn from them!

  • @jacquiehoward3097
    @jacquiehoward3097 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that, 😎

  • @shanikaharper544
    @shanikaharper544 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He passed on my birthday

  • @frankborucki5540
    @frankborucki5540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The person talking on the video needs to know the other grave with no markings on it is for another person

  • @geraldweaver3168
    @geraldweaver3168 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @ritasp49
    @ritasp49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow i cant belive that samual l jackson held martin luther king s r hosgtabe thats crazy

  • @barbarablake9064
    @barbarablake9064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    turn music off then can hear cwhat he saying

  • @kevinrobles3203
    @kevinrobles3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Atlanta braves win

  • @jssonburrell7720
    @jssonburrell7720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    DONT KNOW ONE TALK ABOUT HIS MOTHER GETTING KILLED AT CHURCH MLK

  • @t-l-taylor
    @t-l-taylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    MLK jr mother was also assassinated

  • @junileejoenes2175
    @junileejoenes2175 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's no such thing as having resoect for the dead. Thats not biblical but visiting graves God is against

    • @donaldsonjones1654
      @donaldsonjones1654 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I and perhaps many others would appreciate it Sir if you would Please direct us to the scripture or scriptures in the Bible that state or teach that God is against visiting the graves of the dearly departed dead.
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

  • @florhajones4600
    @florhajones4600 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you