Read This Before Posting Images or Quotes From Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day

Opinion: Sometimes saying nothing is better than an awkward or off-the-mark attempt

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, social media and community managers for brands big and small are thinking about posting quotes and images of King in reverence to his amazing legacy. Here are a few things to think about before scheduling that post hitting the send button.

According to The Washington Post, “All of King’s papers and speeches are owned by family members, some of whom also operate the licensing operation through which those who want to use them must go.”

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