Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King Day’
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: ABHM at MPL MLK Branch – Panel Discussion
ABHM will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Branch for a panel discussion at 1 PM on January 19th. Libraries, Museums, and Their Critical Role in Democracy: A Panel Discussion about History, Civics, and Local Communities will feature ABHM staff.
Read MoreMLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
With Trump recently taking over the center and critizing its previous events, the historic concert will be held elsewhere this year.
Read MoreBernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: ‘It reminds us of King’s spirit’
Dr. King’s daughter encourages people to push on in a way that recognizes her father’s values and legacy.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Know the True History of Dr. King and Native Americans
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s work for equal rights, we should not forget his activism for Native Americans.
Read More‘I Have a Dream’ is MLK’s most radical speech — not because of what he said then, but because of how America has changed since
Dr. King spoke passionately about integration, a radical idea that has yet to be fully achieved and still disturbs some people.
Read MoreOn King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
Rev. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., spoke to a crowd about the lack of progress made by the civil rights movement.
Read MoreOn This Day in History: Martin Luther King Day Bill Signed in 1983
In 1983, President Reagan signed a bill into law that celebrated the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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