How Did Martin Luther King Sacrifice To The Community

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“We must act now! It is a trite yet urgently true observation that if America is to remain a first-class nation, it cannot have second class citizens” (Martin Luther King Jr.) Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. words generated the idea of restoring the community. Many people don’t realize how his determination inspired his words and his actions that affected the community in a positive way. He dedicated time and work and put forth a community that stood up for justice and freedom. Many influential people like King, also realized how he made a long-lasting impactful congregation among the whole nation in general,even though he went through the most ridiculous and discriminating times that America has ever had. (Purpose)
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