Why do the Atlanta Hawks have MLK written on their jerseys?

Why do the Atlanta Hawks have MLK on their jerseys?

Making its rounds via semi-legitimate sources. I think it dope! I'm still wishing they'd just do a yearly MLK jersey in addition to the city though. : r/AtlantaHawks

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