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    Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
    Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
    Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
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    Martin Luther King Jr. Biography

    By Emily Whiteman

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    ​​​​​​The King We Didn't Know: A Fresh Look at Martin Luther King Jr.

    This biography chronicles the powerful life of Martin Luther King Jr., from his Baptist minister roots to his emergence as a leading voice for racial equality. Explore his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, his pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, and his fight for voting rights and desegregation. 

    This book offers a fresh look at Martin Luther King Jr.'s lasting impact on American history.

    Let this book be your guide to understanding the fight for civil rights and its enduring impact on our world today. 

    Click the Buy Now button to get your copy and be inspired to make your own dream of equality a reality.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEmily Whiteman
    Release dateMay 8, 2024
    ISBN9791223038109
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