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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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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 Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
11 months, 1 week ago

MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Communities across the nation celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. Speak up!” AP AUDIO: MLK Jr. holiday celebrations and observances The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has been marked with events, parades, acts of service and by some observers with an eye on the election. Martin Luther …

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: History, significance, all about this January 15 holiday
11 months, 1 week ago

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: History, significance, all about this January 15 holiday

Hindustan Times  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year honoring the life and achievements of a man who dared to dream of a world free from the shackles of racism and injustice. Martin Luther King Jr. Day significance Following King's passing, there was a call to create a national day in his honor. Martin …

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Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1 year, 5 months ago

Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republicans announced Saturday that the party’s presidential nominating caucuses will be held Jan. 15, on the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., putting the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House. The Iowa Republican Party’s state central committee voted …

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Martin Luther King Day: The song that changed the US
1 year, 11 months ago

Martin Luther King Day: The song that changed the US

BBC  

Martin Luther King Day: The song that changed the US Getty Images With Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder successfully campaigned to honour Martin Luther King Jr with a national holiday, in a long career of socially conscious songwriting, writes Diane Bernard. The 50,000-strong audience chanted: "Martin Luther King Day, we took a holiday," according to Scott-Heron’s 2012 memoir, The Last Holiday, …

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