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45 Years of Local MLK Legacy | Asheville News
A new documentary, Ideas to Impact: 45 Years of the Martin Luther King Jr. Association, reveals how Asheville’s grassroots civil rights group has kept Dr. King’s legacy alive for four decades through prayer breakfasts, scholarships, and community activism — all powered by local heroes like Oralene Simmons, who helped desegregate Mars Hill College. Filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams, longtime volunteers, capture personal stories from elders and churchgoers, proving that lasting change blooms from neighborhood roots and collective dedication. This moving tribute urges viewers to listen to local…
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