July 27, 1962 - Martin Luther King Jr. Arrested - a podcast by Stephen Hammond

Anti-segregation protests get Martin Luther King Jr. arrested in Georgia. Future Nobel prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His work as a Baptist preacher and civil rights activist forced the United States to change many of its racist laws and practices. His strategy of peaceful, non-violent direct action gave hope to many blacks and poor people. He urged citizens to stand up against injustice and prejudice, even when it meant a personal sacrifice. But he asked nothing of others that he didn’t ask of himself. He was arrested 30 times during anti-segregation marches and demonstrations. For example, on July 27, 1962, King was arrested and jailed in Albany, Georgia for failing to obey a police officer, obstructing the sidewalk and disorderly conduct. He had numerous offers for bail but he wanted to serve his sentence which helped keep the public’s attention on the cause through protest marches and publicity. He was released with a suspended sentence on August 10. After many years of protest and sacrifice, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 14, 1964. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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