How Has Martin Luther King Changed African Americans

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Martin Luther King has changed African Americans' life from the 1960's to today for the better. Martin Luther King wanted and worked for blacks to have equal rights throughout their lives. King's fight for civil rights included thousands of blacks taking seats on buses as Rosa Parks did. Furthermore, in 1965, King and many blacks protested against white officials for not allowing blacks to register or vote. Martin Luther King also worked for African Americans to be employed and have a better financial status. In 1966, a major civil rights campaign was held in Chicago for black unemployment, bad housing, and poor schools. Also, a "March on Washington' was held to highlight the African American employment. Along with Martin Luther King's determination