An introduction to the example and achievements of the influential civil rights leader poses and answers key questions about his life and time, offering insight into such topics as segregation, the 1963 Civil Rights March, and the history and purpose of his famous speeches.

What was your dream, Dr. King? -- Why couldn't young Martin go to the same restaurants, swimming pools, and schools as other children? -- What gave Martin confidence and courage? -- What kind of doctor was Dr. King? -- Did Dr. King have kids? -- Who was Rosa Parks? -- Did the South try to end segregation? -- How did civil-rights workers protest peacefully? -- How did Dr. King convince America that segregation was wrong? -- Why did Dr. King go to jail? -- Did kids protest for civil rights too? -- Why did 250,000 people march for freedom? -- What is the Civil Rights Act? -- Why did so few African Americans vote in the South? -- Did Dr. King continue fighting? -- Did everyone agree with Dr. King's plans for change? -- What happened to Dr. King? -- Who killed Dr. King? -- How do we honor Dr. King and his work? -- Has Dr. King's dream come true?