Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. is not the first American freedom fighter. Many came before him to pave the way, yet his legacy is on of the most well known and celebrated around the world. The impact on his life is undeniable, and his wisdom is still relevant and valuable today. While it is tempting to distill his work to a painless catchphrase, his liberation work still challenges us all to becoming the Beloved Community that his dream encompassed.