“Dr. King gave his life to peace and justice and reconciliation between people, black and white, rich and poor, and he was a great hero for not only people who were oppressed in our country but for people who believed in justice both here and around the world.”

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About Kerry Kennedy

American lawyer, author, and human rights activist

Kerry Kennedy is an American lawyer, author, and human rights activist. She is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, and a member of the Kennedy family. She has 100 quotes on the site. Kennedy serves as president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a nonprofit organization focused on human rights advocacy. Her work is closely tied to that cause, and her public voice is shaped by law, activism, and her family's long political history.

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