Martin Luther King Jr. visited Florida many times. Here's what happened when he was jailed
The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...
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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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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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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When Martin Luther King Jr. Paid For Julia Roberts’ Birth—The Untold Story That Left Fans Stunned
The world discovered that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped cover ... This wasn’t just any act of kindness; it was a beacon of change. King pointed out that it was ...
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Opinion: Black history and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly ... by various other organizations. The Congress of Racial Equality staked out much more militant ...
Reminisce on Martin Luther King Jr.'s only visit to Omaha
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to town. King was in town to attend the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress. Dr. O. Clay Maxwell, a New York pastor, was elected president of the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
The JFK files: Here's what's happened since their original planned release
With the expected release of the remaining JFK assassination files following President Donald Trump's executive order, here is a look back on the documents' original declassification timeline.
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 ...