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“For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people. Gays and lesbians stood up for civil rights in Montgomery, Selma, in Albany, Ga. and St. Augustine, Fla., and many other campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. Many of these courageous men and women were fighting for my freedom at a time when they could find few voices for their own, and I salute their contributions.”

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Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader. She was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Born on April 27, 1927, she dedicated her life to the fight for racial equality and justice. After her husband's assassination in 1968, she continued to advocate for civil rights and social justice, becoming a powerful voice for peace and human rights. She passed away on January 30, 2006. more

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