Philly's Famous Humanitarians

He wasn't from Philly, but Martin Luther King Jr. is the one we're all looking up to today. He was a famous clergyman, a Nobel Peace Prize award winner, and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. We celebrate his accomplishments as a people every year on Jan. 18.

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Philly's Famous Humanitarians

It's Martin Luther King Day -- a day of service to the community. Take a look at these famous Philadelphians that have spent their lives giving to the greater good -- just like Martin Luther King Jr.

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