Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award

Why in news?

• PM Modi honoured with Global Peace Award as Indian American minorities launch AIAM in Washington.

Important Points:

• The award was jointly presented by Washington Adventist University and AIAM, recognizing his efforts toward inclusive development and minority welfare.

What is the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM)?

• The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a newly formed non-governmental organization, was launched on Friday atthe Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland.
• The initiative aims tounite and promote the welfare of minority communities within the Indian American diaspora.
• Jasdip Singh, a renowned Sikh philanthropist, was appointed as the Founder and Chairman of AIAM, supported by a seven-member Board of Directors representing diverse Indian minority communities, including Sikhs, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Jews.

Who was Martin Luther King Jr. ?

• Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.