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Ralph David Abernathy III, Son Of Civil Rights Icon, Dies
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The son of civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy Jr. has died. Ralph David Abernathy III served as a Georgia State Senator and was known for his own role in working toward racial equality. His most recent work involved efforts to build a memorial for activist icons like John Lewis, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King and his own parents.