The name Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement, and his legacy is symbolic of the birth of a new America, free from the chains of segregation and legalized oppression. As we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we acknowledge his life and the power of one's voice to initiate social change and enhance public policy. Throughout the nation, many commemorated the anniversary of this historic march and the influential policy changes that emerged as a result of the persistence of many iconic civil rights trailblazers. Though institutionalized racism continues to persist in the modern day, the life and legacy of this great man is...
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