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Title: He Had a Dream
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October 15, 2006 |
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The Bus Boycott was the impetus for many whites to act violently towards African Americans in Montgomery. Being an avid member of the NAACP, King became much involved in the boycott. King's non-violent approach towards the boycott obviously drew a lot of attention... Showed first 250 characters
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King's non-violent approach towards the boycott obviously drew a lot of attention. King's home in Montgomery was firebombed by openly racist members of the Ku Klux Klan [KKK] (Norrell 1). Seeing that the bus boycott was leading to violence, the Montgomery Improvement Association [MIA] filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against Montgomery's segregated seating practices in February of 1956... Showed next 250 characters
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