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Martin Luther King Jr.

American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)

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Martin Luther King Jr.: American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian 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. A Black church leader and a son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther KingΒ Sr., 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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This Day in History: Selma  to Montgomery March Begins [Video]

This Day in History: Selma to Montgomery March Begins

This Day in History:, Selma to Montgomery March Begins. March 21, 1965. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., between 3,000 and 8,000 marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge out of Selma on their..

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5 Super Tuesday Takeaways

5 Super Tuesday , Takeaways. Biden dominated, but not at the American Samoa caucus, Jason Palmer was the victor, taking two delegates from Biden. . Still, a viable contender has yet to..

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8 Powerful Quotes to Celebrate Black History Month [Video]

8 Powerful Quotes to Celebrate Black History Month

8 Powerful Quotes, to Celebrate Black History Month. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will, Frederick Douglass. History has shown us that courage can be contagious..

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There's a piece of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on the market ... a book he inscribed to a nurse who helped save his life following an assassination attempt. MLK signed a copy of his book, "Stride..
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Martin Luther King Jr's son Dexter Scott King dies aged 62

Dexter Scott King, the son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, has died at 62.
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MLK's Youngest Son, Dexter Scott King, Dead at 62 from Prostate Cancer

Dexter Scott King -- the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. -- has died after a battle with cancer. The King Center announced the sad news Monday -- noting Dexter succumbed to prostate cancer .....
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Aubrey O'Day Uses MLK Day To Promote Her OnlyFans

Aubrey O'Day is not staying silent about the things that matter ... at least to her ... she's using a famous Martin Luther King Jr. quote to promote her OnlyFans on MLK Day. The former Danity Kane..
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Martin Luther King Jr. Letter Up for Sale, Outlines Soviet Union Trip Plans

Martin Luther King Jr. was planning a trip to the Soviet Union after surviving an assassination attempt, and his letter explaining his reasons for the visit is up for grabs. The famed civil rights..
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Jonathan Majors Defends Using Coretta Scott King's Name Amid Backlash

Jonathan 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..
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Coretta Scott King's Daughter Bernice Seems to Take Shot at Jonathan Majors

Coretta 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..
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Public welfare pursued by PM Modi influenced by Mahatma's ideals: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the 'Dalit Samman Samaroh', highlighted the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on the work done by the BJP-led Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh..
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Obama-produced biopic explores legacy of civil rights movement leader

A new Barack and Michelle Obama-produced biopic about Bayard Rustin, the civil rights activist who mentored Martin Luther King Jr, will explore how his sexuality has affected his legacy.
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Trump's Mugshot Compared to MLK on March on Washington's 60th Anniversary

Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr. have a lot in common, especially in their mugs -- at least that's what some on the right are saying ... on a momentous day, no less. Indeed, this is a comparison..
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Brittney Griner Surprises Crowd At MLK Day March In Phoenix

Brittney Griner, less than 6 weeks after she was sprung from a Russian penal colony, surprised a group of people gathered for an MLK day march in Phoenix ... on what would have been Martin Luther King..
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MLK & Coretta Scott Statue, 'The Embrace,' Gets Mixed Reactions Online

A statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, was unveiled this week -- depicting a famous hug they gave each other ... but not everyone sees that. The art piece is called..
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Climate activist compares himself to Martin Luther King in court

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A climate activist has compared himself to Martin Luther King after he glued himself to a Vincent van Gogh painting.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Letter Discussing 'N' Word Selling for $95K

A significant piece of history is now up for sale ... a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. where he candidly talks about the "n" word and the term "dark skinned American." MLK wrote the letter..
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R. Kelly's Attorney Compares Him to MLK During Closing Arguments

Martin Luther King Jr.'s name got dragged into R. Kelly's federal trial on multiple sex crimes in a pretty outrageous way -- his attorney says the singer should be acquitted because he's just like MLK...
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Chauvin's Appeal Will Raise Photo of Juror at MLK Rally

The Derek Chauvin trial juror who was photographed at an MLK rally last year -- wearing a shirt with the words "Get your knee off our necks" -- will absolutely be a key factor in Chauvin's attempt to..
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