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Besides Activism, MLK Jr.'s Legacy Is One of Ministry

Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement was deeply rooted in his role as a clergyman, where he emphasized service, faith, and nonviolent protest. (Getty Images)

By    |   Monday, 20 January 2025 07:29 AM EST

While the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday marks the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service and reminds Americans of the activist’s civil rights strides, it also recalls King’s work for his fellow man as a clergyman.

Although King’s legacy often conjures up images of his “I Have a Dream” speech and his role as chief spokesperson for racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society, it was as a pastor that the key figure of the civil rights movement laid his foundation for such landmark achievements. Such efforts are especially relevant as February, Black History Month, approaches.

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While the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday marks the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service and reminds Americans of the activist's civil rights strides, it also recalls King's work for his fellow man as a clergyman. Although King's legacy often conjures up images of...
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