Madulu Blog

Martin Luther King, the hero of US civil rights movement, was born on 15 January, 1929. King is remembered for his messages of equality, tolerance and non-violence delivered at a time when US was deeply divided over racial lines. Long after the assassination of 1968, King remains one of the most respected and remembered figures in the US and his messages hold appeal in various corners of the world where the downtrodden campaign for their civil rights and liberties. As we Maldivians are at a crossroad of transition, we have much to learn from King’s legacy and messages.