Mississippi Senator Derrick T. Simmons

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COMMENTARY: 50th Anniversary of Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Senator Derrick T. Simmons D-Greenville As we celebrate with sorrow, the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I reflect on his legacy and the purpose of his […]