Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice, poverty, war and inequality. King advocated using nonviolent resistance to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States,

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.