Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a reflection on sons, fathers, and daughters
A moment with his boys reminds our columnist of how Dr. King was passed down to him. “I can remember a particularly cold Atlanta morning as a preteen, when some of my friends from church and I hopped on a bus from Augusta and took the two-hour drive,
The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...
Oklahoma City leaders celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by engaging young people in learning about his life and legacy.
The Inauguration occurred inside the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Coincidentally, Martin Luther King Jr.
Those in attendance say that the community should never forget the history. A history that’s being taught to younger ...
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"The timing of Marcus Freeman and Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful symbol that should be viewed with cautious ...
Stand up when you can,” he said. “When you see an inequality … say something. Every one of you can make a difference, and we ...
MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton spoke to his supporters about encouraging diversity and equity in companies during a Martin Luther King, Jr. rally on Monday.
Readers tuned in wearily or with trepidation, tuned out entirely and, in some cases, saw signs of promise. My main takeaways ...
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