#MartinLutherKingDay - See Quotes, Iconic Photos From Beyonce, Common, Lupita, Gabrielle Union

Happy MLK Day everyone! Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of God who sacrificed his life fighting for a better future for everyone. He stood for peace, he stood for freedom, and he taught us how we can advocate for both in a non-violent way. The winner of the Nobel Peace prize while just 35, MLK fought for civil rights for African Americans including the voting rights in 1965 as portrayed in the powerful movie, SELMA.

To honor the legend today being the first Monday in January, celebrities, including Beyonce, Lupita Nyong'o, Gabrielle Union, Alicia Keys and more, took to social media to share their favorite quotes, tributes and iconic photos.

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. - Martin Luther King Jr. (Such a brilliant mind and man)

A photo posted by tameramowrytwo (@tameramowrytwo) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:05am PST

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday I wanted to share one of my favorite pics of him and Sammy Davis Jr. laughing together... it's always reminded me that MLK was a man, a human being that achieved greatness... he was real... and it reminds me that ALL of us are capable of leading, achieving, uplifting and encouraging folks... we don't have to wait on a superhero... WE are all superheroes. You can truly be the change you want to see in the world... just like MLK #loveandlight #onelove EVERY human being deserves to be seen, to be respected, to be loved, to be acknowledged as goodness incarnate by birthright... ♡♡♡☆☆☆

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union (@gabunion) on Jan 15, 2015 at 1:58pm PST

New #MLK speech unearthed! Watch it on Democracy Now: http://goo.gl/n4TpnF. #MartinLutherKingJr "It might be true that you can't legislate INTEGRATION, but you can legislate DESEGREGATION. It might be true that MORALITY cannot be legislated, but BEHAVIOR can be REGULATED. It may be true that the law can't change the HEART, but it can RESTRAIN the HEARTLESS. It may be true that the law can't make a man LOVE me, but it can restrain him from LYNCHING me, and that's very important also."

A photo posted by Lupita Nyong'o (@lupitanyongo) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:54am PST

Today we celebrate a man who fought violence w/ peace & hate w/ love. Martin Luther King Jr. you're a hero. #TheDreamLivesOn

A photo posted by Victoria Justice (@victoriajustice) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:04am PST

Get out of your comfort zone! #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay2015

A photo posted by rosariodawson (@rosariodawson) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:34am PST

Show up like only you can and make the difference! #BeTheChange #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay2015

A photo posted by rosariodawson (@rosariodawson) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:37am PST

Wise words, wise man.... Thank you #MLK for spreading peace and love ❤️ #grateful

A photo posted by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:13am PST

#mlk

A photo posted by maria menounos (@mariamenounos) on Jan 19, 2015 at 8:46am PST

In honor of one of the best men to ever grace us. Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A man who really showed us what it is to stand in times of "challenge and controversy." #livetoconquerhate

Фото опубликовано Milla Jovovich (@millajovovich) Янв 19, 2015 at 10:09 PST

#MLK #IHaveADream. ✊

A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Jan 19, 2015 at 6:41am PST

I admire his vision, his life lived by example. I strive to be better in his memory and our history #acceptance#love#weareallone#

A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekrugerperso) on Jan 18, 2015 at 11:07pm PST

Three Generations Martin Luther King Jr. with his father and son. Photo taken in 1963 by Richard Avedon.

Fotka zveřejněná uživatelem Dianna Agron (@diannaagron), Led 19, 2015 at 10:51 PST

#MLK #doforothers #give #love #grattitude

A photo posted by juleshough (@juleshough) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:59am PST

A photo posted by Lance Bass (@lancebass) on Jan 19, 2015 at 11:05am PST

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day to all.

A photo posted by @annehathaway on Jan 19, 2015 at 11:10am PST

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jan 19, 2015 at 9:26am PST

"When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love. Where evil men would seek to perpetuate an unjust status quo, good men must seek to bring into being a real order of justice." #MLKDay

A photo posted by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Jan 19, 2015 at 11:10am PST