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Quote by Yolanda King

“I know in my heart the dream will be realized. I choose to believe. And choosing is a powerful thing. It's available to you at every moment. You can choose understanding over anger, believing over nonbelieving, action over inaction. It gives meaning to every choice we make.”

Quote by Yolanda King

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Yolanda King was an American civil rights activist and the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Born on November 17, 1955, and passing away on May 15, 2007, she dedicated her life to the civil rights movement, following in her parents' footsteps and advocating for equality and justice. more

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