1. Helps establish the SCLC

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    Helps establish the SCLC
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    King joined southern ministers in Atlanta to coordinate regional nonviolent action and was chosen to lead the organization that became the SCLC. The organizing meeting occurred January 10–11, so the date is represented at month precision.

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