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Martin Luther King Jr's son defends new monument
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King III emphasizes the statue represents the love and unity between his parents which is needed in today's society
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Monument named "The Embrace" depicts hug after Nobel Peace Prize
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$10 million bronze sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group
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Criticized for only showing parents' disembodied arms
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King III satisfied, says it represents unity and love story
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Moved by artwork, grateful it represents mother
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Represents partnership between parents
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Other relatives of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King have criticized the statue
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Cousin of Coretta Scott King has called for it to be melted down
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