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SCLC commemorates 44th anniversary of King assasination

Reporting by Carrie L. Williams, S.E. Region NewsSCLC national offices in Atlanta commemorated the 44th anniversary of the assassination of co...
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Dreaming of freedom for all

The second of three children born to Michael Luther King, Sr., and Alberta Williams, Michael Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on...
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The making of the speech that transformed a nation

“There was a kill switch and an administration official’s thumb had been on it the entire time,” remembers Clarence Jones. The...
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Observing MLK Day: 10 facts about the man and the legacy he left behind

On Monday, January 16th, Americans across the country will pause to pay respects to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This national holiday is held on...
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Roots 35 years later on OWN special with Oprah Winfrey

  • own
  • January 2, 2012
The cast of "Roots" will reunite on an OWN special event "Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots' 35 Years Later," airing on...
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Sing Your Song the story of Harry Belefonte on HBO

  • HBO
  • October 18, 2011
Sing Your Song, the story of Harry Belefonte, debuted on HBO on October 17, 2011. Belefonte is an entertainer and social activist whose life...
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Martin Luther King Memorial dedicated in Washington DC

The dedication for the memorial to Civil Rights leader Martin Luthre King Jr. was held in Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 16, 2011. President...
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Martin Luther King Memorial statue criticized by Maya Angelou and others (video)

There is much heart-felt criticism of the quote on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s monument. The quote beneath a stern-looking Dr. King says: I...
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Hurricane Irene could disrupt Martin Luther King Jr Memorial dedication

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, forecasters predicted Hurricane Irene could drop several inches of rain Saturday on the East Coast,...
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Michelle Obama, Hill Harper anchor BET celebration of King memorial

First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Hill Harper will anchor programming slated to air on BET in celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial,...
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