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Remembering when Martin Luther King Jr. Spoke in NC State’s Reynolds Coliseum

On a day when we remember Martin Luther King Jr., you might not realize that the country-shaping Civil Rights leader once spoke in NC State’s legendary Reynolds Coliseum.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, take a look at this historic pic: MLK Jr. had actually spoken at our own Reynolds Coliseum in July 31st, 1966. To a crowd of 5,000, he called for people to support "our aspirations for freedom & human dignity." #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/yjtHQk1Gkc

On July 31st, 1966, Dr. King spoke to an integrated audience of an estimated 5,000 people in Reynolds Coliseum.