Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearn… - Martin Luther King Jr.

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Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself, and that is what has happened to the American Negro. Something within has reminded him of his birthright of freedom, and something without has reminded him that it can be gained.

Martin Luther King Jr.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (15 January 1929 – 4 April 1968) was an American Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize of 1964. He was the husband of Coretta Scott King, and father of Yolanda King and Martin Luther King III.

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Birth Name: Michael King Jr.

Alternative Names: Martin Luther King, Jr. • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Martin Luther King • Michael King • Dr. King • M. L. King • M.L. King • ML King • MLK • Martin Luther King Junior • Michael King Junior • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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