spearheaded the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955, he began a long tenure as a representative of nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement era. As a Baptist minister, he was a moral leader for the community. He was one of those whom the black community admired for his encouragement and strength in a situation where they were oppressed and treated unequally. Dr. King was known for being approachable; convincing and able to move a crowd with the powerful and provocative words he spoke. He had a vision of what he wanted the world to look like when racism and discrimination no longer existed and all children of all ethnicities and backgrounds could play openly and coexist peacefully together. Because of all the hard work and dedication he devoted to his community and the civil rights movement, he received the Noble Peace Prize in