A look back at the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of breaking down barriers and ending discrimination based on skin color, religion and personal beliefs. A strong proponent of change, King’s impact was felt from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, here is a chronology of major events in his life.• January 15, 1929: Martin Lu...