The Bahamas is an archipelago nation consisting of over 700 islands and cays, renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture.
(Would have turned 92 today. Jan. 20, 2021 is MLK Jr. DAY in the US).
• King visited Bimini on many occasions because it is where Adam Clayton Powell Jr., politician and civil rights reformer, lived. King considered Powell, the most influential black man in the world, a Kingmaker who could help him and his work get international attention.
• While King spent much of his time on the island relaxing, writing and socializing with Powell, he did have certain traditions every time he visited – namely a lunch of conch fritters and ginger ale, a combination most locals hadn’t seen before.
• Ansil Saunders, a boat builder, became King’s guide and friend, taking the reverend out to secluded parts of the island, where he could be alone with his thoughts.