“Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter. I won't have any money to leave behind. I won't have the fine and luxurious things of life to leave behind. But I just want to leave a committed life behind. And that's all I want to say.”
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The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.:
This book compiles a selection of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s influential speeches and essays, highlighting his advocacy for civil rights, non-violence, and equality. It includes key addresses such as 'I Have a Dream' and 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', offering insight into his leadership and the social and political context of his time. 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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