1. The Modern Civil Rights Movement
He made a comment that, in the South, was considered disrespectful to a white woman. ... The two white men who kidnapped him were indicted and later found not guilty of the murder. ... The first attempt at the March led to the arrest of 770 people. ... Many African Americans were outraged by the continued inferiority placed on people of color. ... King was a tragic loss to the Civil Rights Movement, it was a powerful statement to the black community and the white community alike. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate