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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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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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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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Rev. Raphael Warnock accused his parishioner of a three-year 'stalking' campaign
4 years, 1 month ago

Rev. Raphael Warnock accused his parishioner of a three-year 'stalking' campaign

Daily Mail  

The Democrat preacher contesting Georgia's pivotal Senate run-off was embroiled in an extraordinary years-long legal tussle with an elderly parishioner who demanded to know if he was gay, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. Raphael Warnock, the Democratic candidate for Georgia's pivotal Senate run-off, was in a years-long legal battle with an elderly parishioner who he accused of stalking Parishioner Maude King …

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Thousands to commemorate MLK’s dream in DC civil rights march
4 years, 3 months ago

Thousands to commemorate MLK’s dream in DC civil rights march

Al Jazeera  

The rally comes amid fresh outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times in the back. “That’s why we need to keep talking about them, that’s why we need to keep marching, that’s why we need to keep organising.” “Yes, some things have changed in many ways, and in many cases for the better,” she added, “but …

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'We cannot stand idly by': Senators demand Mitch McConnell call vote on John Lewis voting rights bill
4 years, 4 months ago

'We cannot stand idly by': Senators demand Mitch McConnell call vote on John Lewis voting rights bill

The Independent  

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