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Forty-years ago today a man with the dream was assassinated in Memphis but the effects were felt across the country. Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up as the son and grandson of a pastor and would become one himself in 1954. Ten years later King would become the youngest person in history to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end segregation in the fight against racism. King was killed after having addressed a rally of striking workers for years later. Killing the man did not stop the dream. But, the loss of King altered the realization of the dream of ending racism. It would be interesting to get his take on the current political, social and economic events in the US today - particularly with regard to the upcoming presidential election. Would King be happy with his legacy as it has been shaped by society, history and his supporters? more ›