Martin Luther King's life has incredibly impacted on race relations in the United States. Years after years his death, he is most educated and successful know African American leader of his generation. His life and his work have been honored with a national holiday, schools and public buildings named after him and a memorial on Independence Mall in Washington, D.C. Every third day of January of each year (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), wich is around his Birthday we celebrate his birthday by closing public offices. King continues to be frequently evident as a human rights icon. His name and legacy have often been implement since his death as people have talked about his likely position on many political issues. King's legacy included effect on the Black Consciousness Movement and Civil Rights Movement in south and north Africa. King's work was cited and served as an learn full for South African leader Albert Lutuli, another Nobel Peace prize winner who fought for equal justice for Black people in United States. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great influence for other people who are trying to fight for their goals and beliefs. Before he passed away he spoke to people about how he wants them to talk about how he fought peacefully for justice:    

        " I'd like somebody to mention that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to give his life serving others. I'd like for somebody to say that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to love somebody."

        " I want you to say that day that i tried to be right on the war question. I want you to be able to say that day that I did try to feed the hungry. I want you to be able to say that day that i did try in my life to clothe those who were naked. I want you to say on that day that i did try in my life to visit those who were in prison. And I want you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity."   

        "Yes, if you want to say that i was a rum major. Say that I was drum major for justice. Say that I was drum major for peace. I was a drim major for righteousness. and all of the other shallow things will not matter."