A look back at the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King Jr., in photos No description found
We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the time of the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.
Monday marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, officially, for 2024.
As we all know, King was a civil rights leader and an inspiration to so many Black Americans who were fighting for human rights.
His “I Have A Dream” speech has gone down in history as a moment of unity and hope for the future, but that wasn’t the only moment in which he inspired change.
Take a look back at his extraordinary life through photos.
This story was first published in 2021. It has since been updated.
Graham Media Group 2022
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