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The King of Love: A Short History of the Civil Rights Movement

From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Length: 01:30:13

An audio collage of the struggle for civil rights, focusing on the role of Dr. Martin Luther King. Read the full description.

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"The King of Love: A Short History of the Civil Rights Movement" is an audio collage of Martin Luther King Jr. and the events that shaped his life and death.

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"The King of Love: A Short History of the Civil Rights Movement" is an audio collage of Martin Luther King Jr. and the events that shaped his life and death.