15 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. you might not know

Ismail Akwei January 15, 2019

King spent his honeymoon at a funeral parlour that belonged to his friend. This was the only option to have a romantic break due to the segregation at the time that prevented them from getting a decent hotel.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: January 15, 2021

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15 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. you might not know

King spent his honeymoon at a funeral parlour that belonged to his friend. This was the only option to have a romantic break due to the segregation at the time that prevented them from getting a decent hotel.

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15 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. you might not know

King spent his honeymoon at a funeral parlour that belonged to his friend. This was the only option to have a romantic break due to the segregation at the time that prevented them from getting a decent hotel.

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