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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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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  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US House of Representatives has agreed to rename a …

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