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ISMAIL AKWEI
BY Ismail Akwei, 8:00am January 15, 2019,

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

ISMAIL AKWEI
by Ismail Akwei, 8:00am January 15, 2019,

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

MARTIN LUTHER KING,Jr. appears(front row, right) in an early photo with his family.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr.’s was named “Michael” when he was born. His father Martin Luther King Sr. who was also called Michael changed their names to Martin after visiting Germany where he was inspired by the Protestant leader Martin Luther.

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

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