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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Born in 1929, he advocated for racial equality through nonviolent protest. King played a key role in historic events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. His efforts led to significant civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, King continued to fight injustice until his assassination in 1968. His legacy remains a powerful symbol of peace, justice, and equality.

The quality, not the longevity of one’s life is what is important.

For when people get caught up with that which is right and they are willing to sacrifice for it, there is no stopping point short of victory.

We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

The time is always right to do what is right.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moment of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.

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