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Originally Posted by porkmarras

Nothing.I don't think he was an organized person enough to look after the interests of black people,let alone those of ethnic minorities in general.For that there are people who are little more methodical and to the point and they certainly don't need celebration days.

but porkie, you forget several important trains in this man:
1) a pacifist ideology which promoted social change without major bloodshed
2) genius eloquence
and perhaps more importantly
3) balls of steel
you don't get to do what he did without a major risk in personal health & safety. which is clearly demonstrated with his assassination. need we expound?