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
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.
60 years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about civil rights at Worcester temple
It was on March 12, 1961, when, at the invitation of Rabbi Joseph Klein, King spoke at the third in a series of four community forums held at Temple Emanuel. King drew what is believed to be one of the largest gatherings ever at the temple,
Kansans go beyond remembrance at Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day came early in Kansas, beginning on his birthday with a march, a formal proclamation and words honoring the beloved civil rights figure. The Jan. 16 event, put on annually by the Kansas African American Affairs Commission,
Kansas leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Statehouse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka leaders honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the capital on Jan. 16. Lawmakers and members of the African American Affairs Commission led an annual MLK march around the statehouse. The march was the first step in Thursday’s time to honor Dr. King as multiple speakers took the stage to reflect on his legacy.
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Bakersfield College
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Villanova University Now Home to the Original Copy of Martin Luther King, Jr’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Text
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of Dr. Martin Luther King’s original copy of his “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas for The Villanovan. University President Rev. Peter M.
A 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Outside Girard College Resonates With This Philadelphia Family
Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in August
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'Martin Luther King: A Musical Program' and the Duke Multicultural Organization (MCO)
Jan. 19, Duke Multicultural Organization (MCO) presented “Martin Luther King: A Musical Program” at Reynolds Industries Theater. The Chronicle spoke with Trinity junior Gabriel Bostick and Trinity ...
'Never lose infinite hope.' How Framingham Black church marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The church is hosting the 38th edition of its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration today at the Sheraton Framingham ...
TOBA’s Co-Founder shares organization’s 45 year journey ahead of annual MLK breakfast
As the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs prepares for its 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast, one ...
Birmingham gathers for 39th MLK breakfast, urging action and peace in community
The Community Action Foundation in Birmingham held its 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast.The event ...
MTSU community to host 2025 MLK celebration Wednesday at Student Union
Middle Tennessee State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in ...
Detroit pastor invokes MLK's 'I have a dream' speech at Trump inauguration
Sewell quoted at length from Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I have a dream" speech during an invocation at President ...
Martin Luther King Jr.'s words echo through halls of Nassau County government building in tribute to civil rights leader
On Wednesday, county officials paid tribute to King, with some describing his legacy as a call to service and others saying ...