As Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering ...
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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Why Martin Luther King Jr.’s father changed their names
For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...
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April 1968: Benjamin Mays ’20 delivers final eulogy for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality, offered this sober judgment: “The way things are today, not even Christ could come back and preach nonviolence.” Benjamin Mays, Class of 1920, eulogy for ...
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Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis key figures in Civil Rights movement
Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther ... 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, eliminating legalized racial segregation in the United States. Also in 1964 at just age 35, King became ...
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Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivers keynote address at ODU
King delivered the keynote address at Old Dominion University during the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance on Tuesday ... “This is a time to act, to rise, to organize, to demand ...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
(a reference to the year the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed by Congress) to its design ... nonviolence around the statue. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is free to visit 24 hours ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham
King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...
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, Jr. National Historical Park
Lawrence Phillips, founder and CEO of Green Book Global Walk in the footsteps of one of history's most important figures with a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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Letters to the Editor: Honor Martin Luther King Jr. with action
20 marked the inauguration of our nation’s next president and the commemoration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy ... Rights Advancement Act to protect democracy, raising ...
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Learn About Civil Rights Activist Coretta Scott King, Including How She Met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr. met in Boston while both pursued their higher education degrees. Coretta Scott was a student at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston ...