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How the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is working to protect his legacy

by Lee Hawkins
Apr 4, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked to safeguard his intellectual property before his death. Now, his family continues to protect his works and impact.
"Many people would ask, 'What is your legacy?'" said Bernice King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s youngest child. "I tell them, 'Look, I don't have to discover a legacy — I was born into a legacy.'"
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Activist athletes can foster change, but sometimes there's a price

by Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
And sponsors may be increasingly interested in supporting them to reach their fans.
The Black Lives Matter logo on an NBA court. Many prominent athletes have committed themselves to social activism.
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North Carolina law draws fire from tech companies

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 6, 2016
The bottom line and corporate values intertwine in broad opposition to several laws.
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