The lens is squarely focused on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., especially the third Monday of every January, when Americans honor his birthday.
King was a man of the people, arguably the strongest leader for African-American civil rights the world has ever seen. He worked with communities across the country, spending intimate time with churchgoers, non-violent protestors and people who travelled from afar to hear his mighty speeches.
Famous for his oration, King drew crowds with his presence and kept them with his message. His words moved people to action.
To honor King's vision, we sought photos of the people across from the man — those who came to listen and were inspired to act. What we found were people in awe of King's presence, who hung on his every word, activists discussing what to do next, hundreds who came together and forged a collective dream.
BONUS: 7 interesting facts about Martin Luther King Jr.
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