Not only do I appreciate all the work he did for all oppressed peoples (he didn't just fight for those of color), but he fought for labor (something to keep in mind in this day of above average unemployment) and was from early on a critic of Vietnam. And he was a fantastic orator, but that probably had a lot to do with the fact he was a preacher.
And by no means was he a perfect person: there has been speculation that he engaged in extramarital affairs. But so did John F. Kennedy, his brother (Robert F. Kennedy) and JFK's successor, Lyndon B. Johnson.
Would I say he was one of the most important American figures of the 20th century? Yes. Is he one of my heroes? Yes.
And I should have instead of sitting at home today should have gotten out and volunteered.
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