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5 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statements That Were Faked or Misquoted

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C.
Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. | (Photo: Public Domain)

A prolific preacher, author, and public speaker, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has spoken or written many memorable statements.

However, sometimes Dr. King has is quoted as having said something he never said. Other times, his words will be taken out of context.

Here are five quotes attributed to King that were either completely fabricated or at the least taken out of proper context.

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