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Martin Luther King III Calls For Unity Amid Political Violence

Martin Luther King III speaks during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The son of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has called for unity and a rise above division in the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Martin Luther King III, a civil rights advocate in his own right, emphasized the need for the nation to come together during this challenging period.

King expressed his concerns about the current state of the nation, stating that it is facing another dark period that requires intentional efforts to do better. He urged for a collective decision to move beyond division, fear, and hatred, emphasizing that the country is capable of exhibiting better behavior.

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