It’s been 56 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was 39 years old when he was shot and killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, on April 4, 1968.
People across Georgia and the world are remembering the Baptist minister who worked tirelessly for social justice and civil rights.
Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look” focused on the life and legacy of King, specifically his efforts to lead with courage and integrity to inspire others to be moral leaders.
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