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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy Of Courage And Change

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An illustration of the Martin Luther King Jr. monument in Washington, D.C.

Martin Luther King Jr. remains one of the most iconic figures in American history, emblematic of the struggle for civil rights and social justice. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King’s journey began in a segregated South where racial discrimination and inequality were rampant. His early experiences with injustice would shape his philosophy and commitment to nonviolent protest.

Educational Foundations

King excelled academically, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Morehouse College, followed by a Bachelor of Divinity from Crozer Theological Seminary and a … Continue

Day In The Life Of A Red Cockaded Woodpecker

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

While these woodpeckers are rare in the wild due to their endangered status, we were able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Learn more at defenders.org.

Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.

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Nature Break: Eastern Indigo Snake

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, species like the eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) are facing a hard life in the wild. Land use change – from natural wetland, scrub or desert habitat to extractive industries or agriculture – has destroyed habitat across the country. Unfortunately, humans are encroaching the specific and connected tracts of habitat that these species need in order to survive.

Learn more at https://defenders.org/wildlife/snakes-and-lizards

Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats

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