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How Martin Luther King, Jr.’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspires today

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become an informal benchmark against which to measure the country's progress toward fulfilling the promise of equality and justice for all. In his May 1957 speech in D.C., King called the right to vote one of the highest mandates of our democratic tradition. Today, the U.S. is poised to step backward.

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News18 India

On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Anniversary, A Look At Some Inspirational Quotes Of The Renowned Activist

King Jr was a vocable advocate for the non-violent movement leading to social change. From 1957 till his assassination in 1968, he fought for injustice and civil rights. He became part of various protests including the protests held in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world. Not only this, he was proactive in writing down his thoughts. He wrote five books as well as numerous articles. His popular speech 'I have a drea…

2 years ago·India

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USA Today

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of unity and truth transcend how they are often twisted

Lawmakers often quote Martin Luther King Jr., but few do it in context. We review his most famous quotes and tell you what he really meant.

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words on voting rights resonate all too well today

His 1957 “Give Us the Ballot” speech in D.C. precisely defined the challenge that remains before us.

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NBC Miami

South Florida Honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Ahead of MLK Day

Events to honor Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy are popping up across South Florida ahead of his day on Monday. These events are aimed to commemorate the vision and mission of King, who would’ve been 93 years old this year.

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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Daily Camera

From the Community Editorial Board: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision in 2022

Question: What grade would you give to America in 2022 for living up to The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech?I would give the country a D-plus. I have graded many papers and speeches in my life, so I took this assignment quite seriously. Much of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed on the National Mall in 1963 is still painfully true today. If his message had been read on the streets of Minneapo…

2 years ago·Boulder, United States

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The New Yorker

Can Biden Revive Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s Vision of Voting Rights?

Earlier this week, President Biden travelled to Georgia to emphasize that, as he put it, without the vote, “nothing is possible, but with it, everything is possible.”

2 years ago·New York, United States

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How Martin Luther King, Jr.’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspires today

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On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Anniversary, A Look At Some Inspirational Quotes Of The Renowned Activist

On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Anniversary, A Look At Some Inspirational Quotes Of The Renowned Activist

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of unity and truth transcend how they are often twisted

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of unity and truth transcend how they are often twisted

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words on voting rights resonate all too well today

Martin Luther King Jr.'s words on voting rights resonate all too well today

South Florida Honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Ahead of MLK Day

South Florida Honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Ahead of MLK Day

From the Community Editorial Board: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision in 2022

From the Community Editorial Board: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision in 2022

Can Biden Revive Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s Vision of Voting Rights?

Can Biden Revive Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s Vision of Voting Rights?

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