Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

from Martin Luther King, Jr – Letter From Birmingham Jail on Rap Genius

Martin Luther King, Jr. was explaining how he had been made aware of the experiences and concerns of communities throughout America and not just the community that directly surrounded him in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. He saw how everybody was connected despite the physical distance between them and how being inactive to the struggles of others can cause negativity

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