<strong>Bimini, Bahamas:</strong> The closest Bahamian island to the United States, the island pronounced "Bimminy" was a popular getaway for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bimini, Bahamas: The closest Bahamian island to the United States, the island pronounced "Bimminy" was a popular getaway for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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<strong>Ansil Saunders:</strong> The boat-builder and fisherman was a longtime friend and companion of King's and accompanied him on several fishing trips.
Ansil Saunders: The boat-builder and fisherman was a longtime friend and companion of King's and accompanied him on several fishing trips.
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<strong>In the mangroves: </strong>Now, the remote mangrove-filled part of the island where Saunders and King went to commune with nature features a bust of the civil rights leader.
In the mangroves: Now, the remote mangrove-filled part of the island where Saunders and King went to commune with nature features a bust of the civil rights leader.
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<strong>Ashley Saunders: </strong>Ansil's younger brother is a writer, historian and advocate for preserving Bimini's history.
Ashley Saunders: Ansil's younger brother is a writer, historian and advocate for preserving Bimini's history.
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<strong>Dolphin House:</strong> Ashley's home, which is covered with shells and ceramic art, is one of Bimini's most popular tourist attractions.
Dolphin House: Ashley's home, which is covered with shells and ceramic art, is one of Bimini's most popular tourist attractions.
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<strong>Conch fritters:</strong> The island delicacy was King's go-to lunch when he visited Bimini.
Conch fritters: The island delicacy was King's go-to lunch when he visited Bimini.
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<strong>Remembering a friend</strong>: Ansil Saunders now regularly speaks about his King memories to schools and groups.
Remembering a friend: Ansil Saunders now regularly speaks about his King memories to schools and groups.
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<strong>In the mangroves:</strong> King reportedly got his inspiration for his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech on Bimini.
In the mangroves: King reportedly got his inspiration for his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech on Bimini.
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<strong>Bimini Museum:</strong> Bimini's small but lovingly maintained historical museum chronicles the island's history and civil rights legacy.
Bimini Museum: Bimini's small but lovingly maintained historical museum chronicles the island's history and civil rights legacy.
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