Luther Keith remembered for his good words and good deeds
Keith, a born and raised Detroiter from an iconic civil rights family, was known for both good words and good deeds. His ...
Heroes in Plain Clothes: MLK’s 1966 visit to Alexandria
At the Rapides Parish Coliseum on November 22, 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before educators at the 65th session of the Louisiana Education Association, delivering a speech titled “Remaining ...
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Author Jonathan Eig Details the Life of a Complex, Radical Martin Luther King Jr.
Eig said the “watering down” of King’s radical message is intentional, noting that King’s close friend Harry Belafonte believed the national holiday was designed to destroy King’s power — the holiday ...
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Slaughter Elementary second graders learn about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Feb. 27, second grade students in Mallory Courtney’s class at Slaughter Elementary School learned about the life and work ...
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Famous MLK 'I Have a Dream’ speech almost didn’t happen, scholar says
Art Broady’s free presentation, "The Dream … We Almost Never Heard," will be at noon Sunday, March 16, at First ...
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Note to the Resistance: Protest Takes Planning. Learn From Dr. King.
The protesters of the civil rights movement didn’t just show up. They planned for every eventuality. It’s a lesson that’s starkly relevant today.
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jonathan Eig to Speak in Sarasota on Thursday
The acclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. biographer will give a talk as part of the Boxser Diversity Initiative's Building ...
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Open house planned for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park enhancement project
ROCHESTER — The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department invites residents to learn more about upcoming enhancements to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (RDMLKJ) Park. Located at 1738 E ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. visited Florida many times. Here's what happened when he was jailed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew. King, whose birthday is a national holiday, came dozens of times to Florida. As early as February 1958, King made a rousing speech at Bethel AME Church in Miami to ...
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'Died a hero': Hinds County deputy dies after being shot while responding to domestic call. Suspect death confirmed
Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr. was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Terry, Mississippi. The suspect, Eric Brown, allegedly shot two women as they ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a dream that changed the world and lives on
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of ... As the son of a prominent pastor, he was introduced to the church's central role in the African American ...
How a central Illinois reverend helped shape American civil and voting rights
The movement was civil and voting rights for Black Americans, and the subject was Vivian. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him the greatest preacher he had ever seen. President Barack Obama ...