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51 years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. But he continues to inspire change and empower people to fight injustice.
On the anniversary of his assassination, you’re likely to see more of his quotes than usual, which of course, is inspiring. But it’s important to remember to go beyond the tweets and shares and put those words into action.
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Here are seven tweets from politicians, activists, and others sharing his famous words and opening up about how the civil rights leader inspired them to make a difference.
1. Kamala Harris
One day before his life was taken, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said these words: “Only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.”
I carry those words with me. We have to remember that no matter how dark these days may seem, there’s so much energy, activism & optimism too.
— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) April 4, 2019
2. Bernice Kingkson
I wrote this for my #SpeakOnIt column at @TeenVogue a year ago. Still applies.
MLK was assassinated bc he challenged white supremacy. He was killed bc white vigilantes exercise power through extra judicial murders of Black Americans. Periodt. https://t.co/NZa8zgYWdi
— Jenn M. Jackson (@JennMJack) April 4, 2019
3. Bernice King
We celebrate your birthday. We commemorate your death-day. And we quote your great words on the days in between. One day, I pray, we’ll authentically embrace the ideals and actions your great words were meant to inspire. I still believe and want to help us get there. I miss you. pic.twitter.com/1K8RllWjio
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 4, 2019
4. HuffPost BlackVoices
Today marks 51 years since Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. A father, a husband, a son, a pastor, and an activist was taken, but his legacy continues in the hearts, minds, and soul of the people who embody his values and most importantly his dream. (
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— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 4, 2019
5. Moms Demand Action
Fifty-one years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life was ended by a bullet. But during his life, even in the face of great adversity, he did not cower; he did not quit. He pressed on and inspired a movement that changed the world. pic.twitter.com/EDFeDkYLO2
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) April 4, 2019
6. The Nobel Prize
Inspiration from a remarkable Nobel Laureate: Martin Luther King Jr.
King was assassinated on 4 April 1968, but his non-violent fight for freedom, justice and human rights are just as topical today as they were then. pic.twitter.com/53IoCOoZD3
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) April 4, 2019
7. Reese Waters
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