Letter From Birmingham Jail

Why does King talk about being “invited” to Birmingham?

I want to understand why he talked about it

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King wants to justify his presence in Birmingham. He was criticized by some for protesting in a place he is not from.

So I, along with several members of my staff, am here because I was invited here, I am here because I have organizational ties here.

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