... found that this way of life was not for him. Rather, he wanted to address the social problems he had experienced in the South. His strategy of nonviolent protest brought passage of far-reaching federal legislation that undermined southern efforts to enforce segregation through local laws. His vision of a just and equal society where race would be transcended fired the imagination ... . His book is called Stride Toward Freedom. He benefited from the criticism of white New York lawyer Stanley D. Levinson, who became one of King's most trusted advisors. Levinson was also a key factor in the...

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• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: High School