Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and homilies and published five books. Meanwhile, the number of books written about King surely number in the thousands.
The Road Map to Civil Rights : The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has heard and believed in: “I have a dream.” The speech was and is a roadmap to complete civil rights.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,
Five Monroe County events set to honor Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy
Local events from Jan. 21-24 will honor Martin Luther King Jr. See what you can do on Monday, MLK Day, at the Toledo Museum of Art.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Let's Get Out There: Augustana honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with weeklong activities
It will be read in its entirety next week at Augustana University as part of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. “Our core values around community service and Christianity really speak to MLK’s vision and philosophy,” said Nathan Quinn, director of student engagement at Augustana.
Loveland celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Monday holiday
Local nonprofits, community groups, elected officials and members of the community gathered at Mountain View High School Thursday evening to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Documentary captures 1960s visits to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film is focused on visits in 1964 and 1967, and how Coloradans responded when the civil rights leader was slain.
Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast set for Monday at the the Bakersfield Renegade Event Center
Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast set for Monday at the the Renegade Event Center "Women LOVE when you pay attention to this." Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement,
Chicago Black leaders call for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the life of the Rev.
‘Audacious Faith in the Future:’ 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast held
Friday morning’s event marks the 38th annual MLK breakfast by the city of Jacksonville, but just the second year now since the city, the Jacksonville branch NAACP, Jacksonville Urban League, and the Jax Chamber all united under one roof for a single,
White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
White Plains collector Seth Kaller has an original copy of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, which doesn't mention the dream. King improvised it.
Book illustrator Nicole Tadgell helps to bring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s grandchild to life
A picture can paint a thousand words, and now an illustrator has teamed up with the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
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 ...
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What will be open and closed on MLK Day? Is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know
As we jump back into work after the holiday season, we might be wondering when we will be getting our next day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, and ...