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His leadership was fundamental to that movements success in ending the legal segregation of african americans in the south and other parts of the united states. Martin luther king iii wears mantle of fathers civil. Martin luther king iii speaks during the naacp general membership meeting held at the fellowship chapel in detroit, michigan, on october 24, 2019. He has worked throughout his career to keep the memory and the causes of his. Martin luther king jr was assassinated on april 4, 1968 at the lorraine motel in memphis, tennessee. Coretta scott king, martin luther king iii is carrying the torch lit by both of his parents into the 21st century. Thursday, february, 2020 north avenue academic building naab 4. Martin luther king iii urges against executing alabama man. Here at this community, the professional leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect place.
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