Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’
45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassination
45 Years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. His dream endures today as we struggle to make the dream that so many others share into a reality.
Read MoreCelebrating the ‘complete’ Martin Luther King Jr.; unfinished work and all
We are all familiar with Martin Luther King’s achievements, but the work he was unable to complete also tells an important story.
Read MoreHow We Can Truly Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Marion Wright Edelman argues that we must redeem the soul of America to honor Dr. King because it won’t happen by chance.
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.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Should a Child be Punished for Wearing Blackface?
A student who wore Blackface as part of a Martin Luther King Jr costume feels he and his family were treated unfairly.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Young Demonstrators March in Birmingham
Young protestors who were inspired by civil rights activists held a protest in Birmingham, Alabama that led to police involvement.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born
Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.
Read MoreOn This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
Read MoreThe Day That Changed Black America
Every April, we have the opportunity to reflect on a great Civil Rights leader and why working toward equality angers so many.
Read MoreThis Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech
In Dr. King’s last ever speech, given this day in 1968 at the Memphis Mason Temple, he discussed how his work was God’s will.
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