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“God is not merely interestd in the freedom of brown men, yellow men, red men and black men.He is interested in the freedom of the whole human race.”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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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Book:A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students

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Source: A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings

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Book:The Radical King

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