A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1962 visit to Dartmouth College remembered
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend, members of the Dartmouth College community are reflecting on the speech the civil rights icon gave at Dartmouth 0n May 23, 1962. The visit was a front-page story of the Valley News at the time,
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights advisor Bayard Rustin helped inform Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream’
His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights
10 famous quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
How government services will be affected by the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Hampton Roads
Newport News: No collections Monday. All collections for the week will be delayed one day. Hampton: Monday’s collections will be picked up Wednesday. Chesapeake, James City County, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York County: No collection changes Monday.
MLK III says his father would be ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by current world: Full Interview
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III, son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about his father’s legacy and his hopes for President-elect Donald Trump’s presidency.
Much colder Sunday, snow arrives late
A low pressure system will come close enough for a round of snow Sunday evening and night, mainly from the Champlain Valley points south and east. A couple inches are likely in places like Burlington and Ticonderoga, with 8-12" likely in southern Vermont and New Hampshire.
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MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke of the "beloved society" as his ethical goal, but what did he mean by the phrase?