A “beloved community” based on justice, equal opportunity and love was part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s dream. Poverty, racism and militarism, on the other hand, were the “the triple evils” that served as barriers, stated the late civil rights leader. Dr. King learned this concept from philosopher-theologian Josiah Royce, who founded the Fellowship […]
MLK Legacy Section
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Special Section
For several years the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) has offered a special Martin Luther King, Jr. print edition in celebration of his legacy.
Providing a space for community voices is very important to us. Each year, in addition to an event calendar, we select a quotation from Dr. King’s extensive writings and ask community members to share their thoughts on the relevance of the quotation or Dr. King’s legacy.
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Thinking about dreaming
By Mary Turck Adjunct faculty member at Macalester College and Metropolitan State University and former editor of TC Daily Planet Hard to think about dreams after the election — nightmares dominate, 24/7. Thinking about dreams, I remember Langston Hughes: Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with […]
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Former Mass. Gov. Patrick keynotes MLK Breakfast
Monday morning, January 18, at 7 am, former two-time governor of Massachusetts and author Deval Patrick delivered the keynote speech for the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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PHOTOS | Protesters march for justice on MLK Day
On Monday, January 18, two groups totaling around 50 people marched on both the St. Paul and Minneapolis sides of the Lake Street Bridge. The groups converged on the bridge for a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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PHOTOS | Rapper Chuck D refocused MLK Day from past to present
Working collectively, knowledge, and the support of local artists were at the center of Chuck D’s message as he spoke to a crowd gathered at Augsburg’s MLK Convocation: Race, Rap & Reality on MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 18.
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Dr. King’s words poignant and prophetic for today
Although it is believed that he didn’t see himself as such, most of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s published articles, sermons and books were prophetic.
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The transformative legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2016
There is no debate concerning the irrefutable fact that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the greatest leaders recognized, admired, and affirmed by millions of people across America and throughout the world.
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What will you sacrifice for justice?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once wrote, “It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty important.”
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Martin Luther King, Jr: Our Beloved Revolutionary!
As the world honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is imperative that we acknowledge that he was not always loved.
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MLK Jr. Holiday Calendar 2016
MLK Holiday Calendar 2016: See our list of events in the community to help celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you know of more MLK, Jr. events to be added to our list, feel free to send your suggestions to msrnewsonline@spokesman.recorder.com.