OK. This would be a more accurate rendition of the incorrect version of the MLK quote that went viral. The first sentence is entirely made up, the second sentence substitutes “hate” for “violence”. It should have appeared something like this:

I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an ( Read more... )

“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that”
- Unknown

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Sorry about the delay in posting this one. Took me a while to find the transcript for it. It’s a speech of his less commonly referenced but I think one of the most powerful:

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Transcript:
“I’ve come here tonight and plead with you. Believe in yourself and believe that you’re somebody. As I said to a group ( Read more... )

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