Blakeview: Martin Luther King Jr. gave speeches and organized at these New Orleans spots
MLK organized important parts of the Civil Rights Movement from New Orleans. Here's where he gave speeches, organized and ate in the city.
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.
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
Feeding America CEO Channels Martin Luther King, Jr. In Impassioned Speech for Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic marked Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with a special message from Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America —and some words from Dr. King himself. Their virtual celebration opened with a snippet of Dr. King's 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, in which he addressed hunger and nutritional inequality.
For Delaware pastor, reciting Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches is "a spiritual movement"
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
60+ Years Later: Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Its Entirety
Related: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30 Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon Over 250,000 supporters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial over 60 years ago, where King spoke those powerful,
Nine ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Boston
A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in the LA area, Jan. 18-20
Here is a sampling of upcoming events and volunteer projects celebrating the life and civil rights work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Los Angeles area: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration – Long Beach: The 37th annual parade,
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,
‘America is experiencing heart failure,’ Dallas fourth grader declares in MLK Jr. speech
If the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he would diagnose America with heart failure, declared fourth grader ...
Martin Luther King's Race Relations Vision Anchored in His Christian Faith
On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.
Winning speech at 2025 MLK Oratory Competition
Deon Harris, a 4th grade student at JP Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard, gives his winning speech at the 33rd ...
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White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
The draft of MLK's most famous speech lacked its most famous lines. The 'I Have a Dream' part was suggested by Mahalia Jackson as King neared the end of his 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Helene showed MLK Jr.'s dream 'can be fulfilled': WNC leaders, Gov. Stein in prayer breakfast
Mars Hill University's Jonathan McCoy spoke on the 'heartfelt acts of character' that arose in the wake of Tropical Storm ...
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
MLK Day 2025: What’s Open And Closed In WI
Retail stores, restaurants, and many other businesses are open as usual, although some, including Patch, observe MLK Day as a ...
MLK Unity Program in Little Rock to feature music, speeches on January 19
The City of Little Rock's Communications and Marketing Manager Apryl Jackson is in the studio to share what attendees can expect for the Martin Luther King Unit ...