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Each year, the Oakland Unified School District hosts an oratory festival in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of students prepare speeches or spoken-word pieces on a specific topic. This year, the topic mirrored our theme, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that," emphasizing Dr. King's goal of always acting ethically and justly.

• What is one way you see Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's message still relevant today, and how do you think we can continue his work? (Personal actions you can take or are taking o,r members in society can take or are taking?)

• What social justice pioneers shone their light and love at a time of darkness to bring positive social change to our community or nation at a time of darkness?

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