Neither nor is the entity that approves the use of #MLK’s words or imagery for use in merchandise, entertainment (movies, music, artwork, etc) or advertisement, including tonight’s #SuperBowl commercial.
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Sooooo who does?
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I feel like his words are words to live by. The more they are heard, the better off we will be. so... what’s the issue?
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Did you know this speech was his Eulogy? Did you realize that this speech was about fighting for justice? Did you hear anything about someone sacrificing for the fight for justice in the dodge ad? The ad was a direct affront to what Dr. King stood for & dismisses what he died for
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Please sue... This is not 1817. do not own MLK’s likeness - pay reparations
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That's just it another one of their relatives has the licensing for MLK's image and audio. Apparently the revenue is not spread throughout the family
Someone with the last name of Scott King who owns the licensing MLK's image and audio
So, I'm guessing this may have been the actions of Dexter King or his brother Martin Luther King III. Which King approved Dodge Ram's use of Dr. King's words? #SuperBowl #MLKDay
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"Intellectual Properties Management, the King family business that works in conjunction with music company EMI Publishing to license King’s copyrighted image and works" - Motherjones.com 2013 -- still true?
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That's correct but that revenue is not shared equally amongst all the Scott King heirs