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MLK Day 2021: Martin Luther King inspirational quotes, vintage photos
Updated Jan 18, 2021;
Americans are honoring the memory of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.
King, born Jan. 15, 1929, led a non-violent resistance movement that brought about massive changes in American culture and paved the way for the end of segregation and expansion of human rights.
King was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. His legacy is celebrated each year with the holiday named in his honor. MLK Day is a federal holiday, though it was not made official until 18 years after his assassination.
The following leaders are visible on the front row, wearing leis: John Lewis, Ralph Abernathy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ralph Bunche. Brown Chapel AME Church and the George Washington Carver Homes are behind them. Sylvan Street was later renamed Martin Luther King Street. Alabama Media GroupAlabama Media Group ....

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