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A look back at the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King Jr., in photos

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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.

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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.


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