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Martín Luther King Jr. Knowledge Poll
What do you know about this great leader
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The Portland Observer reached out into the community to ask people o f all nationalities what they
specifically knew about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The answers rangedfrom some who didn 't even know
who King was to others who knew him well. The following are some o f the responses to our Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Knowledge Poll:
He was a great
man and stood up
for all mankind. He
felt we should not
have to die for
expressing our
opinions. He was
non-violent the way
God wants us to
be.’
-Thomas
Edward Mullen
‘He represented equality and fought
for civil rights.' - Ron Wesley
He stood up for the rights o f people in a non-violent
way. -DonnaHayes
‘He was a pro­
activist for civil
rights and was
killed by people
who did not
believe in what he
stood for.'
—Melinda Durbin
‘The guy had guts enough to stand up for what is right at a great personal risk. He cared enough
to state his opinions and demand change. He was not afraid to say racism is wrong.'
-Tammy Lucky Kuettel
THO PORT OF PORTLAND HONORS
DR. MARTIN LUTHOR RING. JR.
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that peoples everywhere can have
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education and culture for their minds.
and dignity, equality and freedom
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in recognition o$ Dr. King's
struggle t>cr civil
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