Martin Luther King Jr.
American civil rights leader (1929–1968)
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Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and nonviolent civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination.
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Jonathan Majors Defends Using Coretta Scott King's Name Amid BacklashJonathan Majors is explaining why he keeps bringing Coretta Scott King's name into his relationships ... telling us Martin Luther King's widow is an inspiration. The actor invoked Coretta's name in his..TMZ.com - Published | |
Coretta Scott King's Daughter Bernice Seems to Take Shot at Jonathan MajorsCoretta Scott King's daughter appears to be taking a swipe at Jonathan Majors after the actor name-dropped Dr. Martin Luther King's widow in his first interview since being found guilty of assault and..TMZ.com - Published | |
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