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“As a teenager I had never been able to accept the fact of having to go to the back of a bus or sit in the segregated section of a train. The first time I had been seated behind a curtain in a dining car, I felt as if the curtain had been dropped on my selfhood.”

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Book:I have a dream: the life and words of Martin Luther King, Jr

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I have a dream: the life and words of Martin Luther King, Jr

This book offers an in-depth look at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his early years to his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. It includes extracts from his most famous speeches, providing insight into his thoughts and the impact he had on American society. more

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist known for his nonviolent protest and advocacy for equal rights. His 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 became a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement. more

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