When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates (Leaders Doing Headstands)
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A lovely depiction of Martin's Atlanta upbringing. You'll meet his siblings and parents. You'll discover that Martin was so smart he skipped two grades, started college at 15 and earned his doctorate by 25. You'll also see the specific incidents in his life that helped him develop a passion for peace, non-violence, leading a church and helping the poor.
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