St. Paul Johnson hosted the first-ever MLK Classic, featuring boys basketball games honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Dr. King’s ‘Papers’ reveal surprising details
A new volume in “The Papers of Martin Luther King Jr.” archive reveals powerful insights into King’s relentless work and the everyday people—like Mother Pollard—who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement.
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National Civil Rights Museum’s April 4th commemoration honors Dr. King’s legacy with an urgent call to action
The National Civil Rights Museum hosted its annual April 4th Commemoration, marking the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, with a theme of “How Long, Not Long” and a message of continued urgency for social and economic equity.
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Black America’s quest for true Independence runs deeper than July 4
Independence Day in the United States is a time of reflection for African Americans, who have faced systemic injustices and disparities since the inception of American independence.
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Bishop William J. Barber II and Poor People’s Campaign unveil plans for mass assembly and moral march
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is organizing a Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.
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Prostate cancer is no longer a silent killer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made a significant pledge to spread awareness about prostate cancer, a silent killer in the Black community.
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Civil rights leaders reflect on Dr. King’s courage and political positions
Today, as the nation observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, civil rights leaders, including those who knew the slain leader, offered their thoughts on what his position might be on conflicts in the Middle East, Russia and Trump.
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Historic March on Washington anniversary commemorated with calls for continued civil rights struggle
The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants on August 28, 1963.