"Dr. Martin Luther King is not a black hero. He is an American hero"

This quote suggests that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is not entirely essential or well known due to the fact that of his race or ethnic culture, but rather he is a hero who transcends such differences and represents the values and suitables of the entire American nation. It indicates that his tradition and impact extends beyond simply the African American neighborhood, and that he is a figure who inspires and boosts all Americans.