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King’s genius was recognizing that there was another equilibrium—and that reaching it required not only protest, but coordinated collective action and a credible, sustained commitment to nonviolence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

I think King’s greatest move as a strategist was recognizing the strategic brilliance of James Bevel and Diane Nash.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024

Now, a major media platform was recognizing that larger bodies had a place in this art form.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Mariela Barriga Chavez, director of Student Success at Highline College, said when the pilot program came out, school officials felt that the state was recognizing all students.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

“He was recognizing patterns no one else was seeing.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis