Disney Stars Share What Martin Luther King Jr. Day Means To Them

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a day off from school — it’s a day to celebrate an activist who changed the world through his fight for equality. From leading peaceful protests to inspiring thousands to stand up with him, we honor Dr. King for his bravery and vision.

Scroll down to see what MLK Day means to your favorite Disney stars and tweet @HuffPostTeen to share what today means to you.

Dr. King will forever be remembered as the most courageous civil rights figure to ever live. He was a man who empowered people around the world to stand up for themselves and for their brothers and sisters who were being discriminated against. We celebrate his work, peacefully protesting and him sacrificing so much for a cause bigger than himself.

— Laura Marano, “Austin & Ally”

Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |

The Huffington Post