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Martin Luther King III

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Martin Luther King III speaking at a rally in Atlanta in 2011 advocating for workers' rights.

Martin Luther King III

Martin Luther King III is a kind and hardworking man. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents were famous people who worked to make the world fairer for everyone: Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

Martin grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, with his three sisters: Yolanda, Dexter, and Bernice. He went to school and later studied at Morehouse College. Like his father, he joined a special group called the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Today, Martin works to help people and teach students. He is a professor of practice at the University of Virginia. He also leads a group called the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was started by his father. This group works to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

Martin has done many good things. He helped start special events and gave speeches to inspire people. He also has a daughter named Yolanda Renee King. She was named after her aunt, who passed away before she was born.

Martin reminds us all to work together and care for one another, just like his parents taught.

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Martin Luther King III meeting with Reuven Rivlin, President of Israel, in a formal ceremony at the Presidential residence.
Martin Luther King III and other civil rights leaders posing together at an event.

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