MLK- overdone?

College Essays
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<p>I was considering writing my essay about how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s activism in civil rights and his life in general have helped shape who I am as a person. </p>

<p>However, I'm thinking that that might be overdone.</p>

<p>I'm not a minority, so I think it could be kind of interesting to see how his story has affected my life, but I'm still worried that it's been done too many times.</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

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<p>I’m interested what exactly it is about him that’s inspired you so much as a non-nonwhite. If that isn’t too cliche (ex: he stood up for what he believed in), then go for it!</p>

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<p>The fact that he was just a normal American guy, yet he led this massive social movement and the fact that his message still has such a strong influence today is what inspires me.</p>