Africa/Black America Highlights

Why Martin Luther King’s anti-racism crusade needs to be renewed

The late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BY JULIUS A. AMIN

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was 39 years old when he was assassinated. Schools, streets and children are named in his honour in Africa. In America, he is honoured with a public holiday.

All over the world, King is known as someone who fought for human causes. At a time when racial violence and arrogance in the United States and elsewhere is experiencing a rapid resurgence, King’s Holiday is a reminder that much needs to be done to create a more inclusive global community.

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