51 years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. But he continues to inspire change and empower people to fight injustice.
On the anniversary of his assassination, you're likely to see more of his quotes than usual, which of course, is inspiring. But it's important to remember to go beyond the tweets and shares and put those words into action.
Here are seven tweets from politicians, activists, and others sharing his famous words and opening up about how the civil rights leader inspired them to make a difference.
1. Kamala Harris
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2. Jenn Jackson
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3. Bernice King
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4. HuffPost BlackVoices
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5. Moms Demand Action
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6. The Nobel Prize
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7. Reese Waters
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