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Merely a Man
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Martin Luther King, Jr. photographed by Marion S. Trikosko, 1964. LC-DIG-ppmsc-01269
Martin Luther King Jr.
by Mozart Guerrier, MSW
About the Poem
Merely A Man is a poem that explores and expands the biography and activism of Dr. Martin Luther KIng Jr. It honors Dr. King as a man, father, husband, and friend and the long journey to justice that he walked.
About the Poet
Mozart Guerrier is a social worker and poet from Philadelphia. He has community organized to solve social problems in cities, assisted families in finding safe and affordable housing, and served as a community engagement professional nationally. He’s been asked to feature and guest lecture at schools and cultural centers across the country, including, social innovation conferences at Brown University, MIT, the City of Syracuse Neighborhood Action Conference, the City of Corning, University of Rochester, Denver City School District, The New York State Fair, ABC and NBC television stations, and the nationally televised show, BETj Lyric Cafe. His work challenges and inspires. He can be reached at mozartpoetry@gmail.com.