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“What we need to do is learn to respect and embrace our differences until our differences don't make a difference in how we are treated.”

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Yolanda King
Yolanda King

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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