January 17th marks Martin Luther King Jr Day, calling for commemoration of the great figure whose dream lives on today. Advertising agency Erwin-Penland honors Dr.King with a touching advertising campaign.
The ads for Martin Luther King Jr Day honor everyday civilians who have overcome the grasps of racism in the work place and the world. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work and great speech continue to make this reality possible for people of all races.
Anti-Discriminatory Adverts
Ads for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Remind Us of His Triumph
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