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Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We did not hesitate to call our movement an army. But it was a special army, with no supplies but its sincerity, no uniform but its determination, no arsenal except its faith, no currency but its conscience.”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Why We Can't Wait

Written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this influential book serves as a passionate plea for the urgent need to address racial injustice and promote equality. It outlines the historical context of segregation and the necessity for immediate change, emphasizing the moral imperative for racial justice. more

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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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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