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Every year on the third Monday in January, the United States celebrates the life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King is widely known and respected for his commitment to racial equality, advocating for a nonviolent method of social changes, and preaching unforgettable words to mass audiences.
Texas A&M Professor of History Dr. Albert S. Broussard says King’s influence extended well beyond the U.S.
Clarence B. Jones was Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney and speechwriter, known for drafting King's "I Have a Dream" address.
Local residents who have died recently include Kathryn Armstrong, Vicki Brooks, Patricia Flynn, Peter Giamalis, Patrick McVeigh and Mary Peterson.
Local residents who have died recently include Kathryn Armstrong, Vicki Brooks, Patricia Flynn, Peter Giamalis, Patrick McVeigh and Mary Peterson.