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.’s father, James King, was an abusive alcoholic, and as a child, King Sr. once had to step in as his dad assaulted his mother, Delia. Delia made sure her …

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 …

Jan 17, 2022 · "Martin Luther King" was not his given name. What was it originally — and why did his father change it?

Martin Luther King Jr. was strongly influenced by his father, Martin Luther King, Sr. (often called Daddy King). King Senior was a minister in the Baptist Church. He was also an active …

Jan 21, 2025 · Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why. Martin Luther King was originally named Michael King before changing …

Born in Atlanta in April 1873, Jennie Celeste Parks, King, Jr.’s maternal grandmother, was one of thirteen children. Her father, William Parks, supported his family through work as a carpenter. …

Jan 18, 2021 · Martin’s father, Michael King (later known as Martin Luther King Sr.) was born in Stockbridge, GA on December 19, 1899. He was a Baptist pastor and met his future wife …

It was Martin Luther King, Sr., an esteemed pastor in Atlanta, who taught his son not only to stand against the system of hate surrounding them but also to forgive the people caught up in it. His …