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Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’

Celebrating the ‘complete’ Martin Luther King Jr.; unfinished work and all

January 23, 2013
Dr. King in front of a crowd

We are all familiar with Martin Luther King’s achievements, but the work he was unable to complete also tells an important story.

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How We Can Truly Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 21, 2013
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) holds a picture of the three CORE workers killed during Freedom Summer in Mississippi, 1964. The three were registering black voters.

Marion Wright Edelman argues that we must redeem the soul of America to honor Dr. King because it won’t happen by chance.

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On This Day in History: Martin Luther King Day Bill Signed in 1983

November 2, 2012
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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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Room4Debate: Should a Child be Punished for Wearing Blackface?

May 22, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gives a speech

A student who wore Blackface as part of a Martin Luther King Jr costume feels he and his family were treated unfairly.

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This Day in Black History: Young Demonstrators March in Birmingham

May 11, 2012
Cops and the young Birmingham protestors

Young protestors who were inspired by civil rights activists held a protest in Birmingham, Alabama that led to police involvement.

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This Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born

April 27, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hugs his wife Coretta

Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.

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On This Day in American History…

April 16, 2012
Martin Luther King writes

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.

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The Day That Changed Black America

April 4, 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X

Every April, we have the opportunity to reflect on a great Civil Rights leader and why working toward equality angers so many.

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This Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech

April 3, 2012
MLK at 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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Centenial of Bayard Rustin, the most important civil rights leader you may never have heard of!

March 17, 2012
Bayard Rustin, strategist for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activist Bayard Rustin worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr in the Civil Rights movement, yet his name goes unknown.

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