Jake Tapper

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Score 72

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war."

Watch Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize speech, where he accepted the award on behalf of the American civil rights movement: https://www.nobelprize.org/prize…

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1/19/2026, 12:05:12 PM

The statement is a powerful expression of hope and determination against racism and war, reflecting Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to non-violence and civil rights. It promotes understanding and empathy by rejecting despair and advocating for a better future.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strongly adheres to the principle of doing no harm by advocating against racism and war. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by envisioning a future free from these societal issues. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence for the betterment of society by inspiring positive change and hope. [+2]