Episode 663
The source provides an extensive biographical overview of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr., tracing his life from his birth in Atlanta, the family name change initiated by his father in 1934, and his challenging experiences with segregation during childhood. It details his academic path through Morehouse College and theological seminaries, noting the controversy regarding plagiarism allegations found in his doctoral dissertation. The text chronicles his emergence as a leader during critical actions like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the impactful Birmingham Campaign, emphasizing his consistent reliance on nonviolent resistance, a strategy first practiced during the Mary's Cafe Sit-In. Later in his career, King broadened his advocacy, criticizing America's "giant triplets" of racism, materialism, and militarism, famously speaking out against the Vietnam War. The material concludes by summarizing his assassination, the conviction of James Earl Ray, and the subsequent persistence of conspiracy theories that continue to surround his death.
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