MLK Day offers a wounded and divided nation an opportunity to pause and reflect on the work ahead.
MLK Holiday
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Stevie Wonder’s 1981 call for an MLK holiday
Read Stevie Wonder’s speech on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. January 15, 1981, at the rally calling for an MLK holiday.
Posted inArts + Culture, MLK Legacy Section
The tour that helped create the MLK holiday
Gil Scott-Heron relates his experience with Stevie Wonder on his 1981 ‘Hotter Than July’ tour in which Wonder advocated and organized for the MLK Holiday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
CNN’s Don Lemon delivers message of perseverance at MLK Holiday Breakfast
The CNN anchor took a victory lap for Black achievement at the 29th annual event.
Posted inMLK Legacy Section, News, Special Editions
How to watch UNCF’s 29th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast featuring Don Lemon
Here’s how to watch a live broadcast of the sold-out affair.
Posted inSpecial Editions
2017 MLK Calendar of Events
Thursday, January 12 6:30-9 pm, Mayor’s MLK Reception, Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 E. Superior St. Duluth This event is in conjunction with the 2017 Twin Ports’ MLK Tribute events. Visit http://duluthnaacp.org/mlk for more information. Thursday, January 13 10:30 am, — 12:30 pm, Books For Africa, Books For Africa Warehouse, 635 Prior Ave. N., Suite 100, St. […]