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RuichenHe from from Beijing, , Beijing, China- - 11/11/2012 8:31:40 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. We all know that just a few people can change the world.And Martin Luther King is one of those man who are well-known in the world.He is a hero. Martin was born on1929.1.25 in Atlanta,Georgia,the US.He was a clergyman and a social activist.But the most important thing is that he was the leader of African-American civil rights movement. Martin was a brave man.Although he was put in prison for 17 times,he never stopped fighting against racism.He believed black and white should enjoy the equal rights and he agree the Gandhi's ideas about peaceful protest.So in 1963,he organized a march to Washington D.C. and made the famous speechâ€œI have a dream."Because of his contribution on the civil rights movement,he received the Nobel Peace Price in 1964.Just a year laterï¼Œhe organized a bus protest which had a result that black and white were able to sit together on buses.This is his first victory.Unfortunately,he was killed by a white man in 1968. Although i am not a African-American,Martin is my hero.He is a great and brave man.He dares to face the challenge of powerful people and fight for rights for those African-Americans who are being treated unfairly.There are so many difficulties but he chooses to keep going.In spite of the danger of being killed somedays,he isn't afraid and dare to fight for justice.I admired him.His courage and perseverance are worth to learn.He is a real hero and he will be remembered by us forever.

Luke Ping from from Beijing, , , China- - 11/9/2012 8:36:48 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King, the black man famous for his speech ‘I have a dream’, was killed in 1968. Though he was dead, his spirits and achievements will be remembered, he is my hero. Martin Luther King was born on the red hills of Georgia. He experienced racism when he was still a child. A bus driver asked him to give seat to a white man. He didn’t know way, and he was angry. Since then, he had been keeping a strong belief that black and white people should enjoy equal rights. After he grew up, he was strongly affected by Gandhi’s ideas about peaceful protests. In 1963, he made the famous speech ‘ I have a dream’. And in 1964 he received the Nobel Peace Price. After learning his experiences, I realized that we should never give up our dreams. Now and then, we suffer from displeasure and injustice, but how many of us have ever thought of fight like him？In my opinion, Martin Luther King was a great fighter. He held on to his belief so that no one could shake it. Personally, I think he was a great man. He taught me not to kneel down to bad things like violence. His achievements will never, ever be forgotten. He is my hero.

Alexis from from Acworth, , Ga, Usa- - 3/12/2012 5:05:45 PM
My hero is: Michael Luther King aka Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King is an amazing man. Dr. King and Others are the reason That the world is like it is, they made it able for us to go to schools and drink out the same water fountain, and eat in the same places. MLk's speech has impacted my like so much I'm only 16 years old and I love his speech i sung it in front of many people and many cried now i have my 2yr old niece singing it, which is way better than half the music thats out now. !!!!!!BUT MLK IS MY HERO!!!!!!

Nabeel N from from Raleigh, , NC, USA- -
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. My hero is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is special to me because he was a civil rights leader. He didn’t like how white and black people were separated. His goal was to bring everyone together. He wanted every person to be treated fairly.

Madyson hartwig from from chemainus, BC, , , canada- - 11/12/2010 4:27:21 PM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero because he believed that all people should be treated equal. People should never be treated poor because of the colour of their skin, it's what's inside that counts.

Vanessa Tanatswa from from Leicester, , , England- - 10/21/2010 1:38:05 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King jr. He was a great man and if it wasn't for him today black people in America would still be living in such sad worlds and it wouldn't just effect the USA it would effect the rest of the world. What happened it that time was wrong and it should never happen again. Martin Luther King has taught not just me but im sure many people to live in peace and harmony together. Martin Luther King will always be my hero because he teaches me that we CAN overcome obsticals like racism and that we should love each other and forgive. REST IN PEACE MARTIN LUTHER KING! I hope one day I could have the chance to be like you. Your always in my heart and forever my hero.

Philip Newsome from from Baltimore, , Maryland, United states- -
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because if it was'nt for Martin Luther King then us black or colored people would still be segregated and prejudiced. Then Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and marched, got arrested several times and spoke for our rights and freedom. This is why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero.

MJ from from , , , Australia- - 5/20/2010 3:13:19 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. I think he is amazing, he stood up for what he believed and never doubted it, he got thrown in jail for doing what he believed was right. i believe that he was happy when he was assassinated because he died doing what he loved most. He brought 2 nations together to be one. In my eyes he is the most influential person in history.

Langston from from Chapel Hill, , NC, USA- - 3/25/2010 4:10:31 PM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. I think Martin Luther King Jr. did a very good job at keeping to his work and never gave up.

Jason from from Sacremento, , California, united states of america- - 3/23/2010 11:23:39 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King J.R.. Martin Luther King J.R. was a great man. He stood up for others in harsh times for African-Americans. He fought with words not weapons. He is an inspiration to all men and women every where. If he was alive today many people would be different. For me he stood strong no matter what till he died. Thats what I have to say.

Sara from from Preston, , England, UK- - 3/10/2010 3:24:08 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. My hero is Martin Luther King because, regardless of the torment which he faced, at the end of the day, he was strong enough to stand up for what he believed. Not only this, but he knew that racism was wrong; it doesn’t matter what skin colour or belief you have. Because, at the end of the day, everyone is equal. The only thing people can ever judge you on is your character.

Dhrupad from from Sydney, , NSW, Australia- - 3/9/2010 10:38:54 PM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther king. Martin had a dream. a dream that he could not understand why other people didn't like. If he was alive, he would have lived a very happy dream.

Laquan Robinson from from Columbia, , South Carolina, United States- -
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was truly a man to remember. He fought for what he believed in without violence or dirty words. He fought with marches, speeches and much more. He was just a magnificent person. If he wasn't assassinated by accused James Earl Ray he would probably be around still telling his story. A telling people not to use violence and he would of made this world a better place.

Laquan Robinson from from Columbia, , South Carolina, United States- -
My hero is: Malcolm X. Malcolm X was just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a non violent person and was always careful of what he said and did. He is my hero because he tried to make us African-Americans free.

Leslie from from State College, , pa, usa- - 1/21/2010 3:45:15 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. My hero is Martin Luther King Jr. because you can feel the pain the things he went through to be peacemaker. He was willing to go to jail for peace. He believed all men and woman where created equal. He also believed in not following people’s rules. For example Rosa Parks inspired him. At the time woman were not considered equal to men but he was still inspired by her even though that was against what people believed and thought to be right. Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero because he helped to end segregation of all people

anette from from usa, , california, california- - 1/19/2010 3:56:13 PM
My hero is: martin luther king jr. hes my hero because he really got peoples hearts and he used non violens wepons he used love thats one thing that never can be threatened or doubted

Maskell mary from from Portland, , OR, United States- - 1/18/2010 5:38:33 PM
My hero is: MARTIN LUTHER KING. I AM PROFOUNDLY IMPRESSED BY HIS SPEECH " I HAVE A DREAM". TRULY WAS HE BLESSED BY GOD WHEN HE PRESENTED IT. IT SPEAKS TO THE HEARTS OF ALL MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS -- -- WE ARE ALL ONE. WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS UNDER THE SKIN AND GOD IS OUR FATHER AND WE ARE ALL HIS CHILDREN AND HE LOVES US. MAY PEACE AND JUSTICE COVER THIS EARTH AND MAY WE ALL LIVE IN HARMONY AND GIVE THANKS FOR EACH OTHER AND FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE. THANK YOU, MARY MASKELL

Nick W. from from Santa Clause, , Boston, USA- - 12/14/2009 1:46:35 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. He is in insparation to me. He proved that anything is possible if you use your brain and not violence. His ways impacted our world. Who knows where we would be withought him!

Boomwhisperer Ruerd from from Sneek, , Friesland, Netherlands- - 10/19/2009 12:00:04 AM
My hero is: MLK. First to me Hero stands for Helping everyone realise Oneness. Second my hero is Martin Luther King for leading the way to a peaceful world; had he not been there this world would have been worse off. As i wrote in this poem:

These days the reign of terror,
seems to be all there is on peoples minds.
Is it nice to live in a world where
we turn each other in to victims?
Is it nice to give in to acts of terror,
towards those you condemn utterly,
for doing just that?
Is that the world you want to live in,
or is there another world being revealed
in your heart?
A world of mercy where we are equally human.
A world where we overcome our differences,
by listening to our heart.
A world dreamed of by the honorable Martin Luther King.
Who was an example to many people,
of how we could live our lives as well.

Boomwhisperer Ruerd

Leah Taylor from from austell, , GA, USA- - 9/10/2009 11:15:45 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. he changed my life your life and everybodys life.im so thankful for him and i was sad to see him get shot.i hope everyone feels the the same way about Martin Luther King Jr. !

Roya Touran from from Brentwood, , , - - 5/6/2009 2:14:48 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King JR. My hero is Martin Luther King JR He was many of the African Americans who was so strong and brave to ever stand up for himself not for only himself but all the African Americans He fought over the law that blacks could do anything whites could do He would wast his time to hang out with his family to save all the blacks He said you use your words not fist not hands and that hate cant drive over love but love can drive over hate not only Marten Luther King JR but Rosa Parks was a hero a hero who broke a really bad law about that any black can sit where they want in the bus it might not sound that bad but it was really bad!!! she went to jail for it after that no black would ride on the bus they would walk and walk for days until the law broke Martin Luther King JR had the most golden heart for the biggest the kindest I would never think of a man like that .He was shot.... He gave away his his life just to save black not just to save blacks but to save blacks. He will always be in my heart.

Darius Ramey from from Chester, , Virginia, U.S.A- - 1/13/2009 3:13:45 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther Jr.. My Hero Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important man. He is known nationwide for his accomplishments. He has inspired many in his mere approximate 30 years lifetime. Martin Luther King Jr. stood up for a whole race and then some. What makes this so noble was that it was not selfish and did not help him at all. What made King so famous was his “I Have a Dream” speech. In this speech, he stated that all men are created equal. By saying that in this century, it sounds forced and routine. King was probably also a role model for all blacks back then. His words made even some of the racist think twice, I believe. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive during the segregation period and wanted change. I admire him for his dedication to change what is wrong. Of course, one might say he was just a normal man trying to get attention, but he was more. He was just a human like any other, and this was his point. If it weren’t for his speech, I probably would not be writing or reading much of anything. King is, in my eyes, the image of blacks. He did a lot for us. I’m not just talking about blacks, but Americans in general. At this time, not many think that blacks are beneath them, I believe this is because of him. On the other hand, he did have some help, I’m sure, but I don’t know of his followers. He is no Barack, but if it weren’t for him, I don’t think Barack would even exist. Martin Luther King Jr.’s achievements prove that a hero doesn’t have to be someone that can fly and shoot lasers. He is my hero because he stood up for what is right. He also changed a whole nation with a few words. People now try to change through war. If everyone could be like this, there would be no problems.

Mathieu jowen from from lasserade, , , - - 1/12/2009 9:28:43 PM
My hero is: Martin luther king. he was born in Atlanta,Georgia in 1929. his father war a minister. When he was young,he was not allowed to play whit is white neighbourgs. He admired grandi for his non-violent resistance in india. He married Coretta scott in Alabama in 1953. He became a minister in 1954 in montgommery,Alabama. He organized a bus boycott for Rosa parks in 1955. He was shot and killed in Memphis tennessee in 1968

lia from from elizabeth, , new jersey, america- - 1/12/2009 10:22:07 AM
My hero is: Dr.Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta on Sunset Adams Street in 1929. If he was still alive today, he would be 67 years old. He changed his name from Michael L. King. As a kid, he liked to fly kites, ride his bike and play baseball and football. He was also a paper boy. His mom taught him to read before he went to school. He read books about black people who were heroes, like George Washington Carver. Jim Crow Laws were laws that separated blacks from whites. Martin's parents did not like segregation, which means keeping blacks and whites apart. They did not like that black people had to sit in the uncomfortable chairs and the white people had all the comfortable chairs. They did not like that there were lots of restaurants open for whites and hardly any open for blacks. They did not like that blacks had to use different drinking fountains from whites. They did not like that they had to pray without whites in church. They just wanted to be their friends. Blacks were cursed, chased, lynched and killed, just because of the color of their skin. A white mom wouldn't let her son play with Martin Luther King Jr. because he was a different color. When blacks came into the stores, white people wouldn't answer their questions. Another person said to get out of the bus seat and Martin said it was not fair. Martin was having a hard time liking whites. White people treated him well at Crozer College, but he was still angry. He wanted to be a minister, but before that, he wanted to be a professor. Martin thought he could do the same in America as Gandhi did with the Indians. He married Coretta Scott in 1953. She thought the same way as he did. On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. It started a boycott of the buses by the black people. They didn't know if it would work, because no one else had tried it before. But the bus boycott worked. It took one year to change the rules. Martin and Coretta had a baby girl in 1956. Martin Luther King Jr. was the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. He believed that love, not violence, was the most powerful weapon, just like Gandhi believed. People were arrested when white people wouldn't serve them in 1960 and they wouldn't leave the restaurant. Martin and his friends were arrested when they weren't doing anything wrong. John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy helped get Martin out of jail when he was arrested. Martin told people not to obey unjust laws. Children marched in the Children's March in 1963. The police were too surprised to do anything. Police squirted people with hoses and they were bitten by dogs. People watched on TV and started thinking about black people's rights. White people came to hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC. Two girls were killed while changing into their choir robes when a church bomb exploded. People were beat up and killed over voting rights for black people. Martin was against the Vietnam War. He did not like violence. People were tired of marching. In 1968, people started to get violent and break windows. Martin was 39 when he was killed. He was bleeding a lot and people ran out. His wife wanted to stop the violence, just like Martin Luther King Jr. did Many visitors to the MY HERO web site have written about Martin Luther King. he was a great man who stood up for what he believed in. He brought together to nations and helped us see things in someone else's eyes. He is such a great guy and will always be remembered in my life. Paula P from somewhere in Kansas My hero is Martin Luther King Jr., because he wanted equality for all people. I remember listening to him as young child and his words mesmerized me. I want my daughter to know who Martin was and what he stood for. Martin Luther is my hero and always will be. Pamela Staples from Chicago Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand against powerful people when no one else would. He kept trying once he was doubted and threatened. Martin Luther King Jr. got people around the world to look past "black" labeling and accept and love him. That is why Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero. Dr. King is my hero because I believe he was one of the greatest liberals that ever walked this earth. I must have read his "I Have a Dream" speech hundreds of times and I still can't read it with dry eyes. What a giant! Dirk Goes from Amsterdam, Holland Dr. King is one of the few true American heroes. In an age where it has become fashionable to hero-bash--uncovering the nefarious backgrounds and destroying the myths of American heroes, like George Washington and John F. Kennedy--the name of Dr. King has remains unblemished, and justifiably so. Dr. King stood for what he believed, and was a man ahead of his time. In the face of adversity, he dedicated and sacrificed his life for the equality of all people. His dream, which many today still share, has continued to live on as his legacy. His adversaries took his life, but his heroic legacy will never die. "Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we're free at last." Rob Petrone from New York, New York Because he was brave enough to preach his thoughts without fear. Some day I want to have enough courage and love to be able to do that.

rigel from , california, united states of america- -
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. Martin Luther King was black. He opposed segregation. He created many speeches about abolishing segregation. He fought for freedom.

Dr. Martin Luther King inspired many people to fight for freedom. Dr. Martin Luther King was a kind man.

My hero is Dr. Martin Luther King because he was nice, kind, and caring. He freed many black people from segregation. He was a peacemaker.

morgan from from belen, , mn, america- - 1/6/2009 5:28:17 PM
My hero is: martin luther king. he was a great man and i wish i could stand with him today..... those were great essays... my essay is about how his dream ties in with what is happening today... you guys inspired me... thank you mogan

Shazy from from london, , , uk- - 10/8/2008 7:36:11 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. He changed my life because when I was in school listening to all the stories about him it made me realise no matter how un important you are if you stand up for what you beleive in you can actually make a big difference and change someone else's life in the future. I admire him so much and especailly because even though he was never here to see his dream come alive, he was alwayz remembered for the good deeds he did for every black african american.Even though I am a young child, my life has been changed forever because of the wonderful man. May His Soul Rest In Peace. xxxxxxxxxx I love u...God Bless xxxxxxxxxxx

Tanner from from Jefferson, , Wisconsin, USA- - 10/6/2008 9:44:39 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King was born a nobody...just an ordinary black living by the Crow Laws (the world thought). But he grew and grew to be a substanshal adult...who changed the world for black and white. From the Marches he led to his "I Have a Dream" speech, he changed it. You may ask why do you say that, I say this because without Martin Luther King, we would be nowhere in Civil Rights at this time. We would still have slaves, and be treating blacks badly. But because of him, he helped us. We realized that it wasn't right. Without him we still might have the thought...all men are treated equal [unless there black]. This is what I think about my Hero who [did] change the world!

Natalie Gibbs from from , , CO, USA- -
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr Martin Luther King Jr is my hero because he fought for the rights of all people. I believe all people are created equal just as he did. It doesn't matter the color of your skin, where you were born or how much money you have. Dr King was born in Atlanta, GA in 1929 when discrimination was normal. He fought in a PEACEFUL way for the rights of all people. He was the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 when he was 35. He was assassinated in 1968 but his dream has lived on. I think he is a hero to the many people he helped when he was alive and even since his death.

Hannah from from columbus, , ohio, united states- -
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. I am very proud to say that my hero is Mr. Martin Luther King Jr. . I am a 1/2 african american girl who if not for Mr. King Jr. would still be in an all black school. I attend a public school in Worthington, Ohio, which is a intergrated school.

christa jennings from from rockford, , il, - - 7/20/2008 2:44:24 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. King is my hero although i'm 23 I still feel and think strongly on how much this country has changed. Although I never faced the things he did I felt the hatred as a child being multi racial. I see how much this this country has diversified in so many ways and it makes me glad to know that someone stood up for what they believed and was sadly killed killed because of it. Who knows where this country would be if it wasn't for his strong influence. Although racism still exists I hope that many can overlook and think positively because that's how King would want it to be.

Martha from from , , TX, USA- - 4/15/2008 3:32:25 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. MLK is my hero because he didn't let his people give up when the solution wasn't granted easily. He fought for what he believed and always saw the light at the end of the tunnel. He was peaceful, and sought for the solution in non violent manner. He didn't stoop to other's levels.

Dominique from from Chicago, , ILLINOIS, US- - 3/31/2008 1:57:28 PM
My hero is: Coretta Scott King. She is my hero because she helped MLK.

Taylor from from , , , - - 3/13/2008 10:11:21 AM
My hero is: MLK Jr.. Marttin Luther King Jr. Is my hero Because he was a Nobel Peace prize winner that fought for the rights of African Americans all around the world

arlen from from chicago, , illinios, cookcounty- - 1/21/2008 10:26:11 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta on Sunset Adams Street in 1929. If he was still alive today, he would be 67 years old. He changed his name from Michael L. King. As a kid, he liked to fly kites, ride his bike and play baseball and football. He was also a paper boy. His mom taught him to read before he went to school. He read books about black people who were heroes, like George Washington Carver. Jim Crow Laws were laws that separated blacks from whites. Martin's parents did not like segregation, which means keeping blacks and whites apart. They did not like that black people had to sit in the uncomfortable chairs and the white people had all the comfortable chairs. They did not like that there were lots of restaurants open for whites and hardly any open for blacks. They did not like that blacks had to use different drinking fountains from whites. They did not like that they had to pray without whites in church. They just wanted to be their friends. Blacks were cursed, chased, lynched and killed, just because of the color of their skin. A white mom wouldn't let her son play with Martin Luther King Jr. because he was a different color. When blacks came into the stores, white people wouldn't answer their questions. Another person said to get out of the bus seat and Martin said it was not fair. Martin was having a hard time liking whites. White people treated him well at Crozer College, but he was still angry. He wanted to be a minister, but before that, he wanted to be a professor. Martin thought he could do the same in America as Gandhi did with the Indians. He married Coretta Scott in 1953. She thought the same way as he did. On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. It started a boycott of the buses by the black people. They didn't know if it would work, because no one else had tried it before. But the bus boycott worked. It took one year to change the rules. Martin and Coretta had a baby girl in 1956. Martin Luther King Jr. was the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. He believed that love, not violence, was the most powerful weapon, just like Gandhi believed. People were arrested when white people wouldn't serve them in 1960 and they wouldn't leave the restaurant. Martin and his friends were arrested when they weren't doing anything wrong. John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy helped get Martin out of jail when he was arrested. Martin told people not to obey unjust laws. Children marched in the Children's March in 1963. The police were too surprised to do anything. Police squirted people with hoses and they were bitten by dogs. People watched on TV and started thinking about black people's rights. White people came to hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC. Two girls were killed while changing into their choir robes when a church bomb exploded. People were beat up and killed over voting rights for black people. Martin was against the Vietnam War. He did not like violence. People were tired of marching. In 1968, people started to get violent and break windows. Martin was 39 when he was killed. He was bleeding a lot and people ran out. His wife wanted to stop the violence, just like Martin Luther King Jr. did. also My hero is Martin Luther King Jr., because he wanted equality for all people. I remember listening to him as young child and his words mesmerized me. I want my daughter to know who Martin was and what he stood for. Martin Luther is my hero and always will be. and Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand against powerful people when no one else would. He kept trying once he was doubted and threatened. Martin Luther King Jr. got people around the world to look past "black" labeling and accept and love him. That is why Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero. and lastly Dr. King is one of the few true American heroes. In an age where it has become fashionable to hero-bash--uncovering the nefarious backgrounds and destroying the myths of American heroes, like George Washington and John F. Kennedy--the name of Dr. King has remains unblemished, and justifiably so. Dr. King stood for what he believed, and was a man ahead of his time. In the face of adversity, he dedicated and sacrificed his life for the equality of all people. His dream, which many today still share, has continued to live on as his legacy. His adversaries took his life, but his heroic legacy will never die. "Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we're free at last."

robyn from from swannsese, , usa, linnos- - 1/15/2008 12:18:26 PM
My hero is: robyn. i love Dr.king i loved him but i wish i could meet him so he can help me to no oh i am and i am robyn young in 3rd grade

Katherine Lopez from from New York, , Brooklyn, America- - 1/9/2008 8:43:54 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. My hero is Martin Luther King Jr. He was born on January 15 1929 in Alanta, Georgia. He was ordained a minister in 1947. Then he got married to Coretta Scott in Marion, Alabama in 1953. Then he led a boycott of Montgomery in 1955-1956. He also led the march on Washington on August 28 and gave his 'I have a dream' speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Then he was awarded the Nobel Peace award in 1964. After that happened Martin was assassinated on April 4 in Memphis, Tennessee on 1968. The third Monday in January was declared an annual federal holiday by the United States Congress to honor the life and ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. on 1983.

Tydreisha from from broward, , florida, united states- - 1/8/2008 11:50:53 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Marthin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he really did some thing good to help change the world and i thank every one who helped change the world for good things.

Lily Wakazili from from New York, , New York, - - 1/6/2008 7:42:42 AM
My hero is: Dr. King. Dr. King is my hero because he wasn't afraid to die. He stood up for what he believed. He showed others that he was a good man and would do whatever it would take to change this world. If he was alive this very day, he would be proud of what he, and everyone else, did to change the world.

Lily from from , , , - - 1/6/2008 7:33:32 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Junior. MLK Jr. is my hero. Thats because he wasn't afraid. He always stood up for what he believed. He fought for us. He wan't afraid to die. He is my hero and that i why.

Davian Eugene Taylor from from Snellville, , Georgia, USA- - 12/31/2007 2:28:14 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. I Davian Eugene Taylor think that MLK was a man everyone should've liked for helping blacks get into proper addresses, not being hurt by bad people, and being survivors. I am a strong black independent male that wants to be a wonderful talk-show host and be somewhat like Martin Luther King Jr.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer Moore from from Lexington, , Nebraska, Lexignton- - 12/20/2007 4:08:44 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. The reason why MLK is my hero is that since I'm black and half white I wouldn't have the kewllest parents ever, because I have 2 sides of racis and I still feel like I'm a slave!

Mz.Dee from from Pahokee fl, , Florida, Palm Beach- - 12/17/2007 8:15:07 AM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He gave a good speech to the people that marched with him. my teacher was in the parade

Cindy from from Charlotte, , NC, USA- - 12/17/2007 5:21:19 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King JR. He was a brave man and we can all learn something from this man. He stood up for himself and everyone else. He did something that he thought would be correct. He wasn't the type of man that just stood there and said, well oh whites and blacks will never get along, he took some action and thanks to him were all living together. We kids hang out with anyone, and we all should give thanks to Martin Luther King Jr.

Joanna from from aberdeen, , california, america- - 12/12/2007 7:56:10 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. He is An Amazing hero I have just been given a history project to do on him and I was estatic! I think if he hadnt done what he did Many Of my friends i wouldnt be allowed to play with I wish there was a way I could thank him for what he has done ...

AS8 from from Jacksonville, , FL, USA- - 11/20/2007 5:20:09 AM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King. "Hmmm Who's my hero?" It's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I chose him because, he's brave,caring,and also helpful. He is the best! Keep reading and you'll understand what a great hero he is! Let's go see! First let me tell you why Mr. King was brave.I think he was brave becuse he stopped racizim."How heroic could he be?"He said that everyone should be terated equall.Now everyone today has free rights. Second let me tell you how caring he was. Dr. King was caring beacause he helped African Americans. Also he wanted his 4 little children to live in nation where there Not udge by the color of there skin but the content of there character. Wich basicly means that you will be judged by the way you act and what you show peope. Dreams come true! Last, Dr.King is helpful to this world and what I mean by that ishe is very helpful for helping racizim STOP! I wish he was still alive today. People still honor him on his birthday!He IS the BEST! In Conclusion, I belive he is a wonderful person as you've read. When Ms. Miller said we were doing at personal narrtive on your hero's. It was so easy I was saying in my head and then Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. popped into my brain. Dr. King inspried me! THAT's WHY HE IS A HERO IN MY EYES!

Dayseandre from from Las, Vegas, , Nevada, United States- - 11/19/2007 2:50:58 PM
My hero is: My Hero is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. With a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he met and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of uncommon intellectual and artistic attainments. Two sons and two daughters were born into the family. In 1954, Martin Luther King accepted the pastorale of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Always a strong worker for civil rights for members of his race, King was, by this time, a member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the leading organization of its kind in the nation. He was ready, then, early in December, 1955, to accept the leadership of the first great Negro nonviolent demonstration of contemporary times in the United States, the bus boycott described by Gunnar Jahn in his presentation speech in honor of the laureate. The boycott lasted 382 days. On December 21, 1956, after the Supreme Court of the United States had declared unconstitutional the laws requiring segregation on buses, Negroes and whites rode the buses as equals. During these days of boycott, King was arrested, his home was bombed, he was subjected to personal abuse, but at the same time he emerged as a Negro leader of the first rank.

melissa from from auckland, , , new zealand- - 11/7/2007 12:04:51 PM
My hero is: martin luther king. Martin luther king revolutionized the world. He debated the rights of blacks and was very set on his goal. To begin with,king was a preacher who spoke in biblical cadences ideally suited to leading a stride toward freedom that found it's inspiration in the Old Testament story of the Israelites and the New Testament gospel of Jesus Christ. Being a minister not only put king in touch with the spirit of the black masses but also gave him a base within the black church, then and now the strongest and most independant of black institutions.

Ashley Thurman from from lasvegas, , nevada, united states- - 10/25/2007 6:27:58 AM
My hero is: MArtin Luther King Jr.. Dr. King is my hero because he accomplished so much throughout the course of his life. Dr.king has changed the way the sytem works,if it wasn't for him i would not be alive today. He is my hero because he lead a large group of believers and taught them how to fight back without violence. Dr.King has influenced so many people and has changed the way i see the world today.

Swallows Class from from Caterham, , Surrey, England- - 10/19/2007 1:04:23 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King is our hero because we think he made the lives of black people better. We would not be able to play with many of the children in our class and school if Martin had not acted as he had. We think that Martin Luther King is a great guy because he gave us the opportunity to know what black people are like. He stood up for what he believes in. He showed the world that everyone is equal because we are all created in the same way. Martin Luther King never gave up, and now we are able to live in a better world because of this. We are very grateful for what he did for all of us.
Swallows class, from Hillcroft Primary School

Ben Jones from from Bristol, , south west england, England- - 10/17/2007 9:07:51 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. Because like Nelson Mandela he has led black people to freedom without violence or breaking the law until his death in 1968

leanna from from richmond, , In., us- - 10/15/2007 6:37:57 AM
My hero is: Martin luther king Jr.. he is inspiring.

Chanel from from Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada- - 10/5/2007 4:02:27 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin is my hero because he made a huge change in how African Americans were treated and if it wasnt for him i would still be discriminated against...

Ralph Cajuste from from Jacksonville, , Florida, United states- - 10/1/2007 2:17:12 AM
My hero is: Dr Martin Luther King. Because he helped to stop slavery.He has taught me so much about making a change.He also made us free.

zac from from cantoment ., , pensacola, U.S.A- - 9/17/2007 3:21:18 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. he changed black history.

yazmin from from surry, , london, england- - 9/13/2007 7:16:55 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. because he thort 4 the blacks and he was the person that put blacks and wights togeva so now the world is a better place thanx to martin ur the best xxxxx

Mindy from from Shalateen, , West, Armenia- - 9/9/2007 9:25:37 PM
My hero is: MartinLutherKingJr.. Sentimental and nostalgic. Great.

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Kyle from from Minsk, , Missouri, Belarus- - 9/4/2007 8:46:03 PM
My hero is: MartinLutherKingJr.. Your site is very interesting and usefuls

lee from from gambia, , , africa- - 9/3/2007 6:10:39 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero because he helped end discrimination against black Americans.

bethany maria wilson from from leeds, , england, united kingdom- - 6/29/2007 2:36:00 AM
My hero is: MLK. because of what he did for the people in america

from from , , , - - 6/15/2007 1:00:11 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Hello we are from england. My name is Lauren. i am with my friends Hannah & beth. we are in R.E & we are doing a project on Martin Luther King Jr. Good site. xx

Echo from from , , TN, USA- - 5/9/2007 8:41:32 AM
My hero is: Martin L King. He was the person who gave differant colored people a chance about freedom.Thay did not beleve in it but Martin L King did.After he heard about Rosa Parks he started the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Esmeralda Loaiza from from St.John's, , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada- - 4/17/2007 9:11:58 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero because he stood up for civil rights AND YEA THANK GOD ALL MIGHTY WE ARE FREE AT LAST !

RHONDA from from ANSONIA, , CT, - - 4/12/2007 9:00:32 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Dr. King is my hero because he joined whites and blacks together. He is also my hero because stood up for what he belived in. If Martin Luther King Jr. did not have a segregation we would still be segregated. Also Dr. King is my hero because he took his life, but heroic legancy will never die. Free AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY WE'RE FREE AT LAST!

erin from from kinnelon, , nj, usa- - 3/18/2007 11:06:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. martin luther king jr. did what was right and now a days thats hard to find...he did what his heart told him to do...and now the world is a better place..thanx to the the little courage one man had...image the world if we all acted as martin - everything would be VERY different.

from from , , , - - 3/6/2007 3:00:23 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. One of the reasons I love Martin Luther King Jr., is because he comitted, and worked very hard to change to the world, and he suceeded

sterline from from Brooklyn,ny, , NY, U.S.A- - 3/1/2007 3:08:04 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DREAM THAT ONE DAY HIS CHILDREN WILL BE BECOME FREE AND HAVE EVERYRIGHT FOR THE RIGHT DECISION.PLUS HE HAD A DREAM THAT ONE DAY HIS CHILDREN WILL LIVED IN A NATION WHERE THEY WILL NOT BE JUDGED BY THE COLOR OF THE SKIN BUT THE CONTENT OF THE CHARACTER.

Citlalli Rosas from from Florida City, , Florida, - - 2/20/2007 1:22:06 PM
My hero is: .Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero because he is a man of peace,love,and fairness not hatred or prejudiceness.Martin Luther King Jr. is a man we all should be proud of and shoould honor him. If it wasn't for him we mexicans,african Americans, and whites would not be anle to enjoy happiness and laughter together. THANK YOU MARTIN LUTHER KING JR!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Jairo P from from Paterson, , NJ, U.S.A- - 2/8/2007 4:37:22 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. MLK-I appreciate your work that you started for the Civil Rights Movement.You ended segregation and made people follow the Constitution.

Shamir M from from Paterson, , NJ, - - 2/8/2007 4:33:27 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. MLK-I respect you because you were able to get blacks and whites to work together.Now all people can be best friends.

Ranaysia R from from , , NJ, - - 2/7/2007 3:52:21 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. MLK Thanks for changing history and fighting for our rights. You also had a wonderful wife and four talented children.

Akosua O. from from , , NJ, - - 2/7/2007 3:48:54 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. MLK is my hero because he freed African Americans from segregation. He is also my hero because he tried to help everyone not just people of his race.

Selina B from from , , NJ, - - 2/7/2007 3:42:08 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. MLK if it weren't for you we would still be in segregated schools. I'm sorry you passed away R.I.P.

Jakiea H from from , , NJ, - - 2/7/2007 3:23:10 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. MLK You are great man. I really believe you made life better for me and my family.

EVELYN from from TORONTO, , 13, GHANA- - 1/31/2007 11:02:03 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR IS MY HERO BECAUSE HE STOOD UP FOR BLACK PEOPLE EVEN HE KNEW HE WAS GOING TO GET KILLED FOR US HE STILL STOOD UP FOR US AND HE WAS FIGHTING FOR EQUALITY BETWEEN THE RACES, HE HELPED AMERICANS REALIZE THEIR INTOLERANCE, HE WAS A SOCIAL REFORMER, AN AUTHOR, A RECEIVER FOR NUMEROUS AWARDS, A PARENT AND A LEADER.

Sarah Davis from from Canton, , Georgia, United States- - 1/29/2007 1:23:26 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK JR. is my hero because in a time when he could have been beat or even killed for the color of his skin, he stood up for for his rights and beliefs. He has helped so many people not only black but all colors and races live a better life. He was 39 when he was brutaly murdered and now 39 years later his "I have a Dream" speach still lives on. He was the most unselfish Hero I know of.

Bradley from from Fortmaorgan, , Colorado, Usa- - 1/19/2007 5:04:38 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Because he got freedom for the african americans and he changed the world forever. He tought me that one person can change the world forever no matter the size or the knowledge.

Martin from from , , , - - 1/19/2007 4:38:13 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther king jr. is my hero because if he did not do what he did I would be treated unfair. Also I would probly not be able to go to school here.

Noe from from , , , - - 1/19/2007 4:36:22 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my favorite hero becuase he saved me from harsh rights. He showed me that to fight you have to be peaceful and nonviolence. Thats why I like my hero.

Megan from from , , , - - 1/17/2007 11:34:58 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Because he taught me that you should stand up for what you belive in! :)

nicole from from st.luis, , mo, no contry- - 1/16/2007 1:31:12 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he changed the world.Martin Luther let the black and white be friends.All schools know have black and white children at the same schools.Martin Luther king let the world be friends.I just want to thank Martin Luther King Jr. for changing my life.

Stephanie Calderon from from LaPush, , Washington, United States- - 1/16/2007 11:48:17 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. There are many reasons why Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero. He stepped up and did something good for his nationality. He stopped segregation in the United States. He made a huge difference in the world. If he had not done the Civil Rights Movement then we would probably still be segregated. He stood up to the world and fought for things to be not only for the white but also for the colored to.

Nonie from from new york, , new york, america- - 1/16/2007 10:12:33 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is an insparation to all poeple every were all around the world because of all his good deeds and rightiosness. He is the defenition of a hero ; smart, strong, courageous ect... That is why Martin Luther King is my hero

Lindsay from from , , , - - 1/16/2007 6:06:37 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. he is cool

Steven from from Derby, , Connecticut, United States- - 1/15/2007 2:44:23 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther KIng Jr. is my hero because fought for what was right. He wanted the blacks and whites to be treated equally. And not drink out of different water fountains. Also not having the blacks and the whites not in the same church. What was better is that he did everything in a peaceful way and not a violent. He would also set up boycotts on the bus. He was a good leader for blacks and convinced them that the way the whites treat them is not right but told them to not be violent because violence is not the answer to solve problems.That is why i consider Martin Luther King Jr. as a huge HERO!!!!!

from from , , , - - 1/15/2007 4:43:53 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GREAT LEADER WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE. SINCERLY TELYAH.R.B

Triancia Hicks from from tampa, , florida, united states- - 1/12/2007 4:43:59 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Because Mr. King worked so hard for blacks to be treated fairly and he is such an inpiration to all people.

e from from , , , - - 1/10/2007 10:36:14 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a famous leader of the American civil rights movement and a Baptist minister. He was born as Michael King on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He began using the name "Martin Luther" in honor of Martin Luther (priest and founder of the Lutheran Church) after he became a minister, though he never legally changed his name. To this day, he lived and died as Michael King. He entered Morehouse College at the age of fifteen, and he skipped his ninth and twelfth high school grades without formally graduating. In 1951 King began doctoral studies in Systematic Theology at Boston University, and received his Ph.D. in 1955. In 1964, King became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (for his work as a peacemaker, promoting nonviolence and equal treatment for different races). On April 4, 1968, Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1977, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Jimmy Carter after his death. In 1986, Martin Luther King Day was established as a United States holiday, only the fourth Federal holiday to honor an individual. In 2004, King was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. He was known as a great public speaker. King's most famous speech is the "I Have a Dream" speech.

Haley from from Abingdon, , VA, usa- - 1/5/2007 5:06:21 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. Is my hero beacause if he didnt change the world about races thing and segagation.....i miss him..even though i never met him..but he is a wonder ful man,..i wish he was her today bc he a hero to the world...he is the best..good bless him

jacob hewgley from from la'marque, , texas, usa- - 12/6/2006 4:13:46 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. because he helped all of everyone in slavery over whites and i think it is cool that everyone believed in him and for that martin luther king jr is one of the most historical people in america

Corin Lyons from from Canyon Country, , California, U.S.- - 12/4/2006 4:16:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of my many heros. He is my hero because he change many peoples lives, and thoughts of each other. He had a famous dream about being the same, and being equal, and the having the same rights. Becuase of this Dream I have my best friends, Zoey,Jenny,Alma,Anna,Deana,Jordan,Devon,Tori Ronnie, Mariah,Trevor and more. I am glad that MLK Jr. took a stand, and changed our lives. Thanks Martin Luther King.

Rachel Collier from from Jamestown, , North Dakota, America- - 12/1/2006 3:13:27 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he is such a strong person. I love writing about him and sharing how i feel because he was such an awesome person. He cared about all people and he fought for all of us, black and white. He is the most loving person that I have ever known of.

from from , , , - - 10/26/2006 11:03:59 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because he helped black people get away from segegration. He went through alot just for blacks like me. If he was never born I wouldn't have the friends I have. It's like what Jesus did he died for you and me, Martin Luther King Jr died for us blacks to be free. A man who lived 39 years helped changed America world wide. Born January 15, 1929 Atlanta,Georgia and died April 4,1968. FREE AT LAST GOD ALMIGHTY FREE AT LAST!!!

bobby from from , , , - - 9/21/2006 5:53:15 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. i believe that martin luther king jr was caring for whtes and blacks at the same time even though many whites were being nasty and horrid to him and his family and friends

Andrea from from Fl, , Fla, USA- - 7/8/2006 8:21:00 PM
My hero is: Jesus Christ. Because He saved us, and died on the cross to set us free.. And to God for giving us your only son!

Denyse from from Toronto, , Ontario, Canada- - 5/17/2006 10:51:00 AM
My hero is: Martin luther king. Martin luther king is my hero because he changed the racism issue around the world. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be able to walk around freely or do what i please. He is also my hero because he had courage, he accomplished his goals and changed the world for better. t I please

Cameron from from Griffin, , Ga, USA- - 5/16/2006 9:50:00 AM
My hero is: MLK. If he didn't fight for all people I wouldn't be able to go to school with some of my friedns

Karina from from anaheim, , california, - - 5/2/2006 6:51:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. Why is he my favorite hero?You ask.Because he let black and white sit in front of the bus.He was brave.And he was smart.He let all type of paople play.Thats why we Love Martin Luther King as our favorite hero.

tammy brignall from from hartlepool, , , england- - 5/2/2006 12:20:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. I am writing a essay on Martin Luther King at university at the moment because everything i have read and found out i have been really inspired by. he is a leader and world figure to this day and was brave to stand up for what he believed in. thats is why he is my hero.

shantelle hunter from from holiday, , florida, us- - 4/19/2006 6:18:00 AM
My hero is: my grandma . because she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she is still living, but I would give so much for her. She is a strong and intelligent woman and I am so proud of her for making it this far!

kendall from from befair, , wa, U.S.- - 3/5/2006 4:36:00 PM
My hero is: martin luther king. He was a good person, and a good role model for me and kids and adults any age. I wish I could have met him before he died. It is 2006 right now, and back then it was in the early 1900's. I just wanted to say that he is a good person! Sincerely, Kendall Reed.

Kaitlyn from from Dunlap, , TN, USA- - 3/1/2006 4:27:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He stood up for what he believed in. He is someone who was not afraid of death and would stop at nothing to see his people free. He is a leader like no other. He wasn't afraid to see done what needed to be done or say what needed to be said. That is why he is my hero, and I'm a white girl...

Mariah Work from from E. Templeton, , Massachusetts, USA- - 2/26/2006 1:06:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. beacause without his help, most of the people in this world today would still be hateful and disrespectful torwards people of a different race. We all should have so much respect for this wonderful man and always remember that if you want something and believe in it you can do anything. If he didn't gain up that courage to try and make a difference, we would still look at the different races and think that we are better than them. Just because its not "our look" doesn't mean that it is the "only look"

ALICIA from from SACRAMENTO, , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES- - 2/14/2006 7:51:00 AM
My hero is: MLK. HE IS A INSPIRATION.

Chelsea from from no, , , no- - 2/9/2006 2:43:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. and his Wife. because he and her changed the way American people see coloured people and give them the same respect as everyone else now.

jasmine from from lincoln, , none, england- - 2/7/2006 4:03:00 AM
My hero is: harry potter. because he is magic

Erin from from Somewhere in Canada, , Somewhere in Canada, Canada- - 1/31/2006 6:01:00 PM
My hero is: Craig Kielburger. He is my hero because of what he stands for, and that is us. Us as in children all over the world that need our help, whether it be child labour or poverty, he is trying to stop it all. I hope you read this and look closer into his life because i did and that is why he is not only my hero, but my inspiration.

sean from from everett, , washington, america- - 1/29/2006 4:39:00 PM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. Because he had a dream that little white boys and little white girls and little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands knowing that racism won't tear them apart. That is why MLK is my hero.

karla from from new jersey, , united states, union city- - 1/20/2006 1:21:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Marting Luther King Jr. is my hero, because he has demonstrated that we're all the same no matter what. That all of us should've equal rights. also he is my hero, because he had a dream!

charmaine from from newhope, , mn, - - 1/20/2006 10:52:00 AM
My hero is: martin l king. caues he made it a way for blark people to enjoy life without being told that you cant be a certain place cause of your color

Savi from from Alresford, , Hampshire, England- - 1/20/2006 10:17:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King is my hero because he fought for something so bravely and I feel so strongly about white and black people and being treated all the same!!!!!!

kristen butler from from sonora, , california, U.S.A- - 1/19/2006 10:26:00 AM
My hero is: Abraham Lincoln. he is my relative

Natalie P. from from Cold Lake, Alberta, , , Canada- - 1/19/2006 10:14:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because he has always been such a good person and he has lived up to every right he was made and like-wise. He also worked his hardest on black rights ever since he joined the government.

tatiana from from upper darby, , Pennsylvanian, north america- - 1/17/2006 12:56:00 PM
My hero is: sojourner truth. She gave Ain't I woman speech .

Julia from from Kit, , ON, Canada- - 1/17/2006 12:03:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is just a remarkable human being. A couple of students just did a project about him in my religion class and it blew me away.

Allan from from Milton, , Florida, United States- - 1/17/2006 10:25:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King, Jr.. he fought for his dream! and we the people of america are carrying out the King dream, if it wasn't for him we wouldn't be where we are today!

from from , , , - - 1/17/2006 10:11:00 AM
My hero is: Sylvia Earle. because she is smart and funny and she doesn't just focus on herself!! Way to go

from from , , , - - 1/17/2006 2:47:00 AM
My hero is: mother teresa. because she is an inspiration

Qamila Wisamustika from from Batam, , Riau, Indonesia- - 1/17/2006 12:49:00 AM
My hero is: thomas jefferson. because he is intelligent people in the whole world and also he was a good president in United States

malaysia from from savannah, , ga, united states- - 1/16/2006 5:45:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. he inspired me to do right by others and to let no one stop you no matter what.

from from , , , - - 1/16/2006 4:41:00 AM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King jr.. My hero is Dr. Martin Luther King jr. because he spent his whole life fighting for civil rights for blacks.

Qamila Wisamustika from from batam, , , indonesia- - 1/13/2006 10:29:00 PM
My hero is: Craig Kielburger. because he is a good person that reminded the human rights and responsibility

Jamon Ford from from warren, , MI, U.S.- - 1/13/2006 5:43:00 AM
My hero is: Rosa Parks. Because she was brave. She stood up to a white man by refusing to give up her seat to him. She changed many people's lives. She was named "The Mother of Civil Rights."

George from from Denver, , Colorado, USA- - 1/13/2006 5:31:00 AM
My hero is: Oprah Winfrey. She is nice and she is giving. She donates to charities.

Courtney Arnold from from Deshler, , Ohio, United States- - 1/9/2006 11:55:00 AM
My hero is: Ron Arnold. Because he is nice and honorable to me so he is my hero.

layla from from halifax, , nova scotia , canada- - 1/9/2006 7:05:00 AM
My hero is: MLKjr.. mlk is my hero 4 save everyone and little white children and little black children to join hands so the world can be a better place so everyone can be happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inspired Deeply from from St. Catherines, , Ontario, Canada- - 1/5/2006 6:46:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because I think what he did was just so amazing. Using nonviolence to solve his problems was brilliant. Even when the whites bombed his home. Even when he felt in danger from them! His speech 'I have a dream' really spoke to me. I even memorized it! I know you probably can't hear me. But thanks Mr.King :)

from from , , , - - 1/3/2006 8:04:00 AM
My hero is: Luther Vandross. I am so inspired about your music. I also love your lyrics. They really mean a lot to me. How do u do it?

from from dearborn, , , - - 12/29/2005 4:40:00 PM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. martin luther king jr. is my hero because he taught people to treat others as how they wanted to be treated. the color doesnt matter or their race i think every word he says is right he has a lot of confidence in himself i like that because if you dont have confidence in yourself youll never win in life.

james paterson from from manchester, , , england- - 12/8/2005 9:43:00 AM
My hero is: bob geldof. my hero is bob geldof because he has helped so many people in africa and other places and this means alot to me because i have always looked at third world places differently and i have always wanted to go their and help get rid of poverty when i am older i hope to be just like him and do third world fund raises like live aid and live 8 to help as many people as i can.

larisa from from tacoma, , wa, - - 11/18/2005 8:17:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king. he is my hero because he had a dream for african american people to be free.

Katiana C. S. from from , , , - - 11/8/2005 3:31:00 PM
My hero is: Matin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he is a strong black man that died fighting for what he believe. During MLK's lifetime blacks were treated unfair, and MLK felt that everyone should be treated equally, with justice. He never back down during hard times and kept his head up. MLK was not the only person that stood of black rights during this time but he was the leader of the movenent and that is apart of the reason I appreciate what he has done for me. Because without him my life would be completely different for the worse. So Martin Luther King is my hero because he was strong, determind, vocal on his thoughts, and improved my life and every other citizen in America. He was a justice man, he is my hero.

shalin from from L.V, , california, us- - 9/22/2005 8:29:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. cause i am a black person and he set me and my family free

Mina from from , , , - - 9/19/2005 2:12:00 PM
My hero is: Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is my hero..because he died on the cross for my sins. He shed his tears and blood to forgive all the bad things we have done wrong. We should thank him for that.

zoe from from abingdon, , oxford, england- - 7/12/2005 8:41:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. He never gave up fighting for what he believed in.

KATE from from ADELAIDE, , SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA- - 6/23/2005 5:16:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Junior. He is my hero because he stood up for his people and for equality.

Cheyenne Claudio from from Chicago, , Illinois, United States of America- - 6/8/2005 4:41:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. He is my hero because he had a good intention and a good heart and I wouldn't be friends with african americans and white people like Tata, Jerry, Lauren, Willie, Monica, and MIA I hope to see her one day again!!!! I miss her

Veronica from from Richmond, , Virginia, - - 6/8/2005 7:42:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. He is my hero because,even though he was just one person, he had a dream that he belived in. He is my hero,because him among others inspire me to step out in faith to make a change.

Fatimah from from leicester, , , england- - 5/23/2005 5:03:00 AM
My hero is: Martin luther king. I belive that Martin Luther King was a hero because he sacrificed his life to make peace between the white and the black, he fought for justice, he fought for equality and most of all he fought for PEACE!

heidi from from , , washington, usa- - 5/19/2005 8:04:00 PM
My hero is: Martin luther king jr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed pure bravery in standing up for what he believed in, knowing that it may be dangerous. He knew racism was wrong an took a stand to stop it. He used nonviolent confrontation which is essentially the only way to get the message across and share the love.

from from , , , - - 5/9/2005 7:51:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. I am not black but i belve in him so much he changed the world

amy from from , , , - - 5/8/2005 11:41:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Lurther king jr.. i am doing a project on Martin Lurther King right now and i have always thought he was really cool so i do believe in him and i am happy he changed everything!!!:)

from from , , , - - 4/7/2005 9:39:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he fought for civil rights and against racism. If it wasn't for him my life would have been miserable without any friends to talk to. Also because he gave the blacks freedom.

Darcy from from lake villa, , Illinois, U.S- - 3/11/2005 1:46:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero becuase he was so brave and did alot for equality for African-Americans and other races that were oppressed and i think that without him our world would still be segregated. Thanks to him i can hang with my 2 best friends who are different races, he was a great man!

from from , , , - - 2/24/2005 10:14:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr... he is great

Tasha from from , , , - - 2/22/2005 5:04:00 AM
My hero is: God and Martin Luther King Jr. . God Died for me. Martin help free black people from not getting all there rights.

Darica from from Rock Hill, , South Carolina, Untied States- - 2/16/2005 4:42:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. He is my hero because he gave us black people freedom

Kayla Myers from from Palestine, , Texas, USA- - 2/2/2005 8:05:00 AM
My hero is: Harriet Tubman. Because she rescued many slaves from slavery.

Kayla Myers from from Palestine, , Texas, USA- - 2/2/2005 8:04:00 AM
My hero is: Rosa Parks. Because she showed courage when she didn't give up her seat on the bus.

Kayla Myers from from Palestine, , Texas, USA- - 2/2/2005 8:02:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King, Jr.. Because he gave African Americans more rights.

Joe Bloggs from from PLymouth, , , Devon - England - UK- - 2/2/2005 1:37:00 AM
My hero is: ME. I love my self so much I am writing this whilst looking in a mirror!! I love ME so much!!!

Fiona Templeton from from PLymouth, , , Devon - England - UK- - 2/2/2005 1:32:00 AM
My hero is: The Tweenies. I love them a lot!!!

Sharon Johnston from from PLymouth, , , Devon - England - UK- - 2/2/2005 1:29:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. Because he is, OK!! He rocks!!!!!!!!

mariah from from Wichita, , kansas, USA- - 2/1/2005 6:56:00 AM
My hero is: flo-jo. she runs track like me and she designs her own clothes

Tamara from from Orlando, , Florida, USA- - 1/31/2005 11:45:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin stood for nonviolence and he believed in blacks and what they could do.

ashley from from , , , United States of America- - 1/30/2005 4:12:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King.jr. my hero is martin luther king.jr because i can play with my colered friends that i love.

Addy from from Artesia, , California, United States of America- - 1/30/2005 1:50:00 PM
My hero is: Rosa Parks. Because she wanted freedon for black people {from what I know} and thought all people, no matter of what their skin color was, should all be treated equal; I think so. Do you?

Annie from from chicago, , illinois, USA- - 1/24/2005 2:56:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero, because he has inspired me to speak out for what i believe in and be strong no matter what happens. He fought through thick and thin for the rights of african americans. I admire him for that, he has given, not only me, but everyone in the world, the opportunity of having a black friend. He was an amazing man. He is my Hero.

Dan from from floppy, , willie, chubby in my nappy- - 1/23/2005 11:01:00 PM
My hero is: My Penis. Because it's the largest thing in my body and it's the best thing in the world. I would like a really fit girl to suck the fuck out of it. holla back!!!

Kayla Schmitz from from Menoken, , N.D, United States- - 1/21/2005 7:24:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He had a deam that white and black could be equal .

David Dutton from from Menoken, , , - - 1/21/2005 7:20:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He had a dream.That white and black could be equal.

Lily from from Oak Ridge, , TN, USA- - 1/20/2005 2:18:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King, Jr. . Martin Luther King is my hero because he changed the lives of the African Americans today. Even though he was assassinated, his words, memories, and speechs, (I Have A Dream) still lies within the hearts of the people who suffered with him during those years. Thank you, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lily from from Oak Ridge, , TN, USA- - 1/20/2005 2:15:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero. His determination for equality, freedom, and nonviolence helped the world to be a better place. Martin Luther King Jr. was a brave man who was not afraid of expressing his ideas even if they were different. He knew that if you believed in something, you should stick with it, even if everyone else disagreed it. It took liters and gallons of courage to take these risks to help the African Americans be freed from discrimination. Just because of the color of your skin, it doesn't mean that you have cruel personalities, and that you are not a human being. Because of Martin Luther King Jr., our lives will be changed forever, and the world, holding hands, will be at peace.

from from , , , - - 1/20/2005 9:11:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. becuse he changed the wourld and made it a better place to live in.

Kayte Matheson from from , , , - - 1/20/2005 7:15:00 AM
My hero is: My Hero is my mom. She is my hero because she is like a best friend to me. I feel like I can Talk to her about anything that I can not talk to anyone else about. I love to be around her. My mom means everything to me. I love my mom.

Darrel Yamamura from from Manteca, , CA, USA- - 1/20/2005 5:14:00 AM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. If it wasn't for his bravery, believes, and love, then my friends and I will not be together. Thank God that he was born to make the United States a better place for all of us.

someone from from wasilla, , alaska, us- - 1/19/2005 12:53:00 PM
My hero is: martian luther king. be cause he made all colers equal. you might say this is wierd but i am white!

Sally Barker from from norfolk, , V.A, U.S.A- - 1/19/2005 3:04:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King JR. He is my hero becuase he brought the world into one big family.

richard staples from from delta, , bc, canada- - 1/18/2005 6:09:00 PM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. My hero is Martin Luther King Jr., because he wanted equality for all people. I remember listening to him as young child and his words mesmerized me. I want my daughter to know who Martin was and what he stood for. Martin Luther is my hero and always will be.

janelle james from from harvey, , LA, US- - 1/18/2005 11:57:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr.. without him we would still have to be in groups like one group for black people ang the other group for white people.

brittany nicole gross from from campton, , kentucky, frank fort - - 1/18/2005 11:17:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther kingjr.. because i had a friend that was black and if martin luther king haden talked to all the people then she would not have been my friend. p.s thanks martin luther king jr.

Emily Leger from from N.Y., , N.Y., U.S.A.- - 1/18/2005 4:04:00 AM
My hero is: Rosa Park. She belived in what was right. She ROCKS!

Brittney from from baton rouge, , louisiana, usa- - 1/18/2005 2:46:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. because he led the civil rights movement and changed the world around us,and made the blacks have more freedom just like the whites.

Rebecca from from Grantsboro, , NC, United States- - 1/17/2005 3:44:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr is my hero because thanks to him white and black people can be treated equally and not differently. He is also my hero cause he had the courage to preach what he believed.

from from , , , - - 1/17/2005 3:26:00 PM
My hero is: My Hero is Martin L.Jr.K. Martin Luther King is my hero because he had done many things I couldn't even talk about it.In today's life we are free, and we are equal. He worked so hard as man, he is my hero,because he die for me ,and made my life easy, and gave me the rights.

Emily from from , , , - - 1/17/2005 5:18:00 AM
My hero is: Aaron Flora. my hero is aaron because hes beautiful and full of love

Emily from from , , , - - 1/17/2005 5:16:00 AM
My hero is: Aaron Flora. because hes hot

alvinajoy from from Do, , , - - 1/16/2005 3:14:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because he gave me a beautiful life. He gave my parents a better life and he has given my children endless possiblities and attainable dreams for a better future. God sent us this angel to deliver us from evil to fall down on our knees and consume the outpouring love that true humanity can only offer.I wish I could have met him, but at least he lives in our hearts forever.

Marie from from letterkenny, , co. Donegal, Ireland- - 1/15/2005 4:29:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is an inspiration to all people, of all races. He is the hope that humanity may be civilised and worthy. He is a person i am proud to call a fellow human being. When you read the news, there isn't alot of hope and goodness left in our world. I hope that he may inspire others to unite against discrimination and bad values. He was a brave solider of peace and good news.

Marquis from from Menomonee Falls , , Wisconsin, USA- - 1/14/2005 11:54:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King,. Thank you, for opening people's eyes, To judge someone by their physical appearance is ignorance!

Thank you for opening people's eyes Martin Luther King, I can't help what my D.N.A. is made of! but I can control my actions and show people my love and Honor to God! God Bless you & Amen!

Zane Harris from from Marana, , AZ, united states- - 1/14/2005 10:58:00 AM
My hero is: no one. none

Blaire Nicole Hart from from highland park, , texas, united states- - 1/14/2005 9:18:00 AM
My hero is: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he has changed the world dramatically. If it wasnt for him black and white people wouldnt be friends, and the world would be full of violence and discrimination. SO i thank you Dr. King you are MY TRUE HERO!

Grace Acosta from from SanDiego, , California, United States of America- - 1/13/2005 12:07:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther king jr.. if it weren't for him I would not have black friends. So thanks, Martin, for making this world a better place!

Kiki Johnson from from Detroit, , Michigan, USA- - 1/10/2005 8:11:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because I am related to him (by marriage) and because he fought against segregation. He is a very special person to everyone. He is the reason I can go to my school.

Georgie from from Leicester, , , England- - 1/9/2005 2:20:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. I wouldn't like to call him my hero because I don't think it does him justice, but he was one of the most amazing people in history! He didn't care what people thought of him,but he had the strength to make his dreams reality. He spoke up when no one else would, he had a voice, and made himself heard and for that I respect him

Shauntell from from Kohuwela, , Colombe, Sri Lanka- - 1/7/2005 8:03:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. he is my hero as he fought for something that no one dared to do, also coz he changed a million lives including the generations to come .His speeches came from within his soul he spoke the truth and he fought and never did gave up for what he truly believed in one man alone fought for the blacks freedom I think he was one of the greatest man who lived and walked on this earth.

Michael from from Jamestown, , Tennessee, United States- - 1/7/2005 4:06:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He is my hero because he helped ALL people become equal and he wasn't afraid or embarrased about what people thought of him.

Mary Wilbourn from from shelby, , north caroline, kingstown- - 12/6/2004 4:58:00 AM
My hero is: martin luther king jr. Becaues he help to fight for freedom and because of that there is no more segregation

Kenny from from Kaukauna, , , - - 12/6/2004 3:05:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. He stood up against racism and he had a dream and I think that all people should have a dream.

Maddie from from , , , - - 12/3/2004 4:54:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King, Jr.. He is my hero because he saved my country and the whole world! I am very proud of him.

Tamara from from , , South Carolina, USA- - 11/26/2004 1:48:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King is my hero because of the way he stood up for what he believed in and the fact we have a lot in common because i am a pastors daughter and I hope to be called to minister when I get out of High School I have wrote a lot of essays on Dr. King in my life and I plan to keep writing because the more I write about him the more I learn. I may be in High School but I am not to old to learn about my favorite person as we say (HERO).

Dan Mark from from olathe, , kansas, U.S.A- - 11/13/2004 4:34:00 PM
My hero is: MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR. He was just awesome.It is just amazing to see the extent to which martin luther king went to ensure that people are not being judged by the color of their skin.He was man of the people for the people.And his oratory skills?they rank him at the top there!!!.

Motonya Figures from from Wyoming, , Michigan, United States- - 11/3/2004 7:26:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King. He is a Wonderful man for helping the African Americans earn their rights

Luis Camargo from from Tucson, , Arizona, United States- - 11/2/2004 7:14:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther KIng Jr.. He is my hero because he stood for something. He carried the hopes of many people and he succeeded. Without him many other races would not be accepted today.

mandy from from tooele, , utah, us- - 11/2/2004 4:14:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. I have found the man of my dreams and I am planning to marry him. I am white and if it were not for MLK I would not be able to do so, for he is black. I am very greatful and amazed at what this wonderful person has done. I love htis guy with all my heart and I am indebted to Dr. King for all he has made possible.

Sally from from Germantown, , Tennessee, USA- - 10/1/2004 1:41:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr. He was very brave and stood up for what he believed in.

Kisha Hoodye from from Missouri city, , Texas, USA- - 9/22/2004 8:48:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK Jr. is my hero because he gave alll blacks and non-prejudiced whites the ability to enjoy the company of one another.So that we as people could come together as one and enjoy our lives on this earth.To me he was truely an angel in disguise.

B.Shontae from from Auckland, , Mangere East, New Zealand- - 9/20/2004 4:04:00 PM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because he is a real inspiration to me. He is a good example of being a good leader and to go for what you believe in! He knew that he would die at a young age, but he did everything he could to make peace and improve the Black Civil Rights situation. The best thing is that his main concern was to do God's will! Thats why Martin Luther King Jr. is my HERO!!

Emma from from ------------------------, , --------------------, Canada- - 9/18/2004 9:01:00 AM
My hero is: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. is my hero because if he didn't stand up for blacks, me and my friend, Emily, wouldn't be friends.
Thanks, Dr. King!!!