"The way Dr. King dedicated his life to standing up for justice and equality in the face of persecution is a true inspiration. Valuing a person's humanity is an intrinsic part of life and I'm so grateful to Dr. King and many others for paving the way for my freedoms today" -- Maya Moore (second from left), who earned gold with the women's basketball team on Aug. 11, 2012.
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Jan 21, 2013,
12:00 PM ET
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, take a look at the black members of Team USA who earned gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the role Dr. King played in their lives.