# @unapologeticallymemphis on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26130876-unapologeticallymemphis-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-19T21:34:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Unapologetically Memphis (@unapologeticallymemphis) — https://gondola.cc/unapologeticallymemphis

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Tomorrow we celebrate MLK Day

Via becauseofthem
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We owe the historical feat to Coretta Scott King!⁠
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revered civil rights leader who fought tirelessly for equality. A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and a pillar of hope for Black people far and wide, King’s commitment to freedom, upward economic mobility, and equal rights for African-Americans remains awe-inspiring. He sacrificed his life for our rights and every year, we honor his heroism and legacy during his birth month on a federal holiday known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ⁠
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While the day is a staple in our society today, it wasn’t always that way, and the road to making King Day a reality was long and arduous. As we approach MLK Day, let’s take a look back on that journey. ➡️ Here’s what you need to know about the 15-year battle behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day, courtesy of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.⁠
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🔗 Click the link in our bio at 👉🏾becauseofthem to learn more about the story behind making MLK Day a national holiday.⁠
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#becauseofthemwecan #homeofblackexcellence⁠
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👉🏾Follow becauseofthem to join our community for more positive and uplifting Black stories, news, and more ✨⁠

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