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Letter from Birmingham Jail

SOURCE: Religion News Service
4/28/2023

Faith Leaders and Scholars on "Letter from Birmingham Jail" 60 Years Later

A recent conference of faith leaders emphasized that King's demand to pursue positive justice applies to many situations today, including the necessity of teaching about the nation's history of racial oppression and struggles for equality.

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

Faith Leaders and Scholars on "Letter from Birmingham Jail" 60 Years Later