The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a dream that changed the world and lives on
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...
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Are Banks Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day falls on the third Monday of every January, and most banks observe the holiday. Here's what you can do if you have ...
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Martin Luther King parade in LA erupts into chaos as group hurl barricades through street in mass brawl
Footage of the brawl captures a group of males in an Los Angeles street clash before plastic barricades are ripped from their ...
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'A Time to Stand': Montgomery honors Martin Luther King Jr. with march delayed by weather
Montgomerians marched in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. along Dexter Avenue on Monday to honor the civil rights ...
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In Oakland’s MLK Jr. Oratorical Fest, youth deliver their vision for the world
On Sunday at Skyline High School, students will perform speeches, poetry, monologues, and scenes in the tradition of Martin ...
Montgomery MLK Day parade rescheduled for Monday
The parade planned in Montgomery to celebrate and honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is happening on Monday, ...
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Milton reschedules Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, celebration
The City of Milton has rescheduled its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and celebration. City officials originally canceled ...
Local educator reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy with signed Bible
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on 56 years after his untimely death. Dr. King, a ...
Lost and found, tape preserves Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Western Michigan University
For 30 years, a recording of Martin Luther King Jr’s speech at Western Michigan University was lost. Then in 1997, it was ...
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Martin Luther King III And Arndrea Waters King’s New Podcast Showcases Iconic Figures And Their Inspiring Legacies
Martin Luther King Jr.’s bold quest to fight for peace across the nation and for all people to be treated equally led to the Civil Rights Movement. Although his acts of selflessness cemented his name ...
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham, Alabama
Martin Luther King Jr. wasn't born in Alabama, but his legacy and impact are felt throughout the state and in the heart of Birmingham. While at college in Boston, he met his wife, Coretta Scott King.