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Martin Luther King Jr. is often the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of a civil rights movement leader. King was an unparalleled speaker, an inspiration to millions in the fight for freedom. Though his work and dedication were great, there are many other major activists whose contributions to the progress […]

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