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Trump says if he wins, women would ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’
3 months ago

Trump says if he wins, women would ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’

LA Times  

Former President Trump holds his grandson Luke Trump as he speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, N.C., on Saturday. Robinson has denied writing the posts, which include lewd and racist comments, saying Thursday that he wouldn’t be forced out of the race by “salacious tabloid lies.” Trump’s campaign has appeared to distance itself from Robinson in the wake of …

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Why equality is so illusive, yet so necessary
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why equality is so illusive, yet so necessary

Firstpost  

It’s paradoxical that while we all want equality, we don’t know how complex are its dimensions, including political, economic, social, and gender, and how they interact and condition each other Reading Darrin McMahon’s book Equality, especially on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the result of the most transformative movement of the 1960s …

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When Martin Luther King Jr. came to L.A., only one white politician was willing to greet him
8 months, 3 weeks ago

When Martin Luther King Jr. came to L.A., only one white politician was willing to greet him

LA Times  

A statue commemorates the moment in 1961 when L.A. County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn was the only elected official to meet the Rev. Supervisor Janice Hahn recalled the story Wednesday during the unveiling of a bronze statue memorializing the moment her father shook King’s hand on the steps of a plane at Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth …

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Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson for governor, fulfilling a pledge the former president made several months ago. Trump referred to Robinson as “Martin Luther King on steroids.” Trump said Robinson wasn’t sure how to respond when Trump compared him to the legendary civil rights leader, telling him: “I think you’re better than …

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In History: Martin Luther King Jr, a misunderstood icon of US history
9 months, 4 weeks ago

In History: Martin Luther King Jr, a misunderstood icon of US history

BBC  

In History: Martin Luther King Jr, a misunderstood icon of US history Getty Images Dr Martin Luther King Jr speaking before crowd of 25,000 in front of Montgomery, Alabama state capital building on 25 March 1965 in Montgomery, Alabama. "My work is simply an attempt to say to America that you have a marvellous ideal, and that you should live …

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Six little known warning signs of prostate cancer - as Martin Luther King Jr's son, 62, dies from condition that is rising for first time in decades again
11 months ago

Six little known warning signs of prostate cancer - as Martin Luther King Jr's son, 62, dies from condition that is rising for first time in decades again

Daily Mail  

His death was due to prostate cancer, which tends to affect older, Black men Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, has died at 62 years old following a battle with prostate cancer. Read on for everything you need to know about prostate cancer: Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms …

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Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024: Who was the civil rights leader?
11 months, 1 week ago

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024: Who was the civil rights leader?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Each year Americans celebrate …

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MLK Was An Inferior Pastor And ‘Communist,’ Said Top GOP Candidate For N.C. Governor
11 months, 1 week ago

MLK Was An Inferior Pastor And ‘Communist,’ Said Top GOP Candidate For N.C. Governor

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Martin Luther King Jr. was just an “ersatz pastor” and a “communist,” and the 1960s civil rights movement was “crap,” according to a series of Facebook posts by Mark Robinson, the leading Republican candidate to be North Carolina’s next governor. Robinson, who is currently the state’s lieutenant governor, regularly criticized King and the civil rights movement for …

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Editorial: Martin Luther King Hospital is in jeopardy. This critical medical facility must get the funding it needs
1 year, 1 month ago

Editorial: Martin Luther King Hospital is in jeopardy. This critical medical facility must get the funding it needs

LA Times  

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital forms the cornerstone of Los Angeles County’s public investment in the health and well-being of millions of residents who have few other options for medical treatment. Opinion Editorial: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital: A failed promise renewed Just a few months after leading the historic voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., …

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Trump-supporting sheriff likens himself to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: report
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump-supporting sheriff likens himself to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: report

Raw Story  

The leader of the Constitutional Sheriff and Peace Officers Association compared his support of former President Donald Trump to civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a recent event, Smokey Mountain News Kyle Perrotti reports. Retired Graham County, Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack, "Dar Leaf, a Michigan sheriff who has proven a staunch ally," and United States Congressman Chuck …

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Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall

Huff Post  

People participate in the 60th anniversary of the civil rights March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2023. But the things we were asking for and needing, we still need them today.” Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Martin Luther King, …

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Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

NPR  

Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Six decades ago, an estimated 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation's capital. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have …

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Thousands gather on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands gather on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

LA Times  

A person holds an image of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 60th anniversary observance of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington, with a message that a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream. Yolanda King, the late civil rights icon’s …

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At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights
1 year, 4 months ago

At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights

Associated Press  

Sixty years ago, Andrew Young and his staff had just emerged from an exhausting campaign against racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledges the crowd outside the Lincoln Memorial for his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr., acknowledges the crowd gathered for the Civil Rights …

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Why is new Martin Luther King Jr monument in Boston labelled obscene
1 year, 11 months ago

Why is new Martin Luther King Jr monument in Boston labelled obscene

Firstpost  

The statue entitled The Embrace, designed by Brooklyn-based artist Hank Willis Thomas, was inspired by an image of Dr King and his wife Coretta embracing when they learned that he had won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. The reactions range from people calling it ugly to obscene A new Martin Luther King Jr. monument in Boston is being mocked on …

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To renew democracy, we need big dreams: Why utopian visions are necessary
2 years, 8 months ago

To renew democracy, we need big dreams: Why utopian visions are necessary

Salon  

How does the historically impossible become reality? As Wolcott notes, some in the civil rights movement "lived their utopian dreams, creating small communities that modeled Bellamy's vision." "But it is striking how little known utopian practices and ideas are in the civil rights movement's public image and in many scholarly works." You open with an anecdote about Coretta Scott giving …

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Josh Mandel Uses Selma Bridge, MLK As Props In 'Critical Race Theory' Ad
2 years, 8 months ago

Josh Mandel Uses Selma Bridge, MLK As Props In 'Critical Race Theory' Ad

Huff Post  

Josh Mandel attempted to use a sacred site of the civil rights movement to twist Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings. Josh Mandel Conservative for U.S. Senate Ohio Senate candidate Josh Mandel released a campaign ad Tuesday showing him at Alabama’s storied Edmund Pettus Bridge, site of the “Bloody Sunday” civil rights march, while invoking Martin Luther King Jr. to argue …

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The cloud, the wind and the rain never die: Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
2 years, 10 months ago

The cloud, the wind and the rain never die: Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh

Firstpost  

Thich Nhat Hanh, the man Martin Luther King, Jr. called ‘an apostle of peace and non-violence’, passed away peacefully in Vietnam last week at the age of 95 “Kiss the Earth Walk and touch peace every moment. Zen Master, poet, peace and human rights activist, Thich Nhat Hanh was born Nguyen Xuan Bao in central Vietnam in 1926. Despite government …

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They Rejected Democracy. They Lied. Now The GOP Is Hailing Martin Luther King's Legacy.
2 years, 11 months ago

They Rejected Democracy. They Lied. Now The GOP Is Hailing Martin Luther King's Legacy.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Just over a year ago, 147 Republican lawmakers tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on a lie about widespread voter fraud that, just hours earlier, had fueled a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Andrew Clyde ― “Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a heroic leader and Civil …

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On MLK Day, King III implores Senate to act on voting rights
2 years, 11 months ago

On MLK Day, King III implores Senate to act on voting rights

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A day before the U.S. Senate was expected to take up significant legislation on voting rights that is looking likely to fail, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s eldest son condemned federal lawmakers over their inaction. Around the U.S., other holiday events included marches in several cities, acts of service in King’s name, and the annual Martin Luther King Jr. …

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MLK and LBJ’s children: Our fathers’ vision for voting rights is under attack again
3 years, 3 months ago

MLK and LBJ’s children: Our fathers’ vision for voting rights is under attack again

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Martin Luther King, III, is Chairman of the Drum Major Institute, an organization that seeks to inspire individuals to embrace their unique contribution to peace, justice and equity for all. My father, the civil rights icon As Martin Luther King’s son, I saw my family sacrifice countless times because of my father’s commitment to the Civil Rights Movement. …

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Opinion: This is what my father would have done, writes Martin Luther King III
3 years, 9 months ago

Opinion: This is what my father would have done, writes Martin Luther King III

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Martin Luther King III is a global human rights advocate, chairman of the board at the Drum Major Institute and son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. To bring back the safeguards that my father spent his life fighting for, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer must bring voting rights legislation to the US Senate floor …

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NASA Honours Martin Luther King Jr on Birth Anniversary By Sharing Nocturnal Image of His Hometown Atlanta
3 years, 11 months ago

NASA Honours Martin Luther King Jr on Birth Anniversary By Sharing Nocturnal Image of His Hometown Atlanta

News 18  

On the 92nd birth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr, on January 15, National Aeronautics and Space Administration shared a breathtaking picture of his hometown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Captioning the picture, NASA quoted the American civil rights movement leader and wrote, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Commenting on NASA’s post, European Space Agency wrote, “ …

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Martin Luther King Jr Day 2021: Books to read about the civil rights activist
3 years, 11 months ago

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2021: Books to read about the civil rights activist

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ‘Why We Can’t Wait’ by Martin Luther King Jr, published by Penguin: £7.99, …

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