Questions About King: A Life

by Jonathan Eig (Goodreads Author)

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Eig called MLK a modern day founding father. What did he mean?

Porter Broyles As I am not sure what the specific context of the quote was, I can't say for sure.

My guess is that he is referring to the fact that King had a major i…moreAs I am not sure what the specific context of the quote was, I can't say for sure.

My guess is that he is referring to the fact that King had a major impact on the Civil Rights Movement and helped usher in an age of tolerance and acceptance for minorities.

Have all racial issues been resolved? No (Just look at MAGA rhetoric.) But we are much more tolerant and accepting of others than we were 75 years ago.(less)

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