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Celebrating Coretta Scott King's Birthday, In Her Words

Civil rights icon Coretta Scott King was born on April 27, 1927. Celebrate her birthday with these powerful quotes.
by NewsOne Staff
04.27.21
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Poweful Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Legendary words in honor of MLK Day.
by HelloBeautiful Staff
04.04.21
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Read MLK's Love Letter To Coretta Scott King

On this Valentine's Day, take a look back in time at Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King's incredible love…
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Security Around New York City Increased After U.S. Missile Strike In Baghdad Kills Iranian Top General Qasem Soleimani
NYPD Commissioner Calls BLM Protesters 'Antithesis' Of MLK

Commissioner Dermot Shea gave a troubling rebuke of Black Lives Matter protesters who were met with violence by members of…
by Charise Frazier
01.20.21
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Rare MLK Photos: A Civil Rights Icon's Journey

Rarely seen photos of Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the years of his noteworthy, incredible life.
by Charise Frazier
01.18.21
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MLK 1964 Voting Speech Especially Resonates In 2020

Listening to this speech is haunting as Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses the 1964 presidential election in similar terms as…
by Trevor Baldwin
11.02.20
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Home Of Maynard Jackson To Become Affordable Housing

The former home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor Maynard Jackson will be transformed into affordable housing.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Nomination Hearing For Neomi Rao To Be U.S. Circuit Judge For D.C. Circuit
Trump's Controversial Judicial Nominee Confirmed

The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s federal appeals court nominee Neomi Rao.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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Here's How To Live Stream MLK Tribute

A gathering will be live streamed that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Washington National Cathedral.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Did MLK 'Coon' Meteorologist Deserve To Be Fired?

Jeremy Kappell, who said "Martin Luther Coon Park" live on the air instead of using the iconic civil rights leader's…
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Watch: LeBron James Skillfully Rips Trump

LeBron James spoke out against Trump once again for giving racism "an opportunity" during a presser on MLK day.
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.16.18
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First-Ever Black Children’s Book To Be Honored

The United States Postal Service will debut four new stamps that pay homage to Ezra Jack Keats’ 1962 children’s book…
by NewsOne Staff
09.26.17
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MLK’s Daughter Wants Her Mother’s Work Published

Bernice King, the daughter of the late Coretta Scott King, wants her mother’s letters, speeches, and commentary published.
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.17
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‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Doc Gives Baldwin’s…

A new documentary about James Baldwin, the late activist-writer, highlights America’s disappointing progress around issues of race and equality.
by Joshua Adams
01.19.17
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Stars Honor Dr. King In Harlem

Interactive One's Jamilah Lemieux participated in a star-studded MLK Day celebration in Harlem to discuss civil rights today.
by Brandee Sanders
01.18.17
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MLK Now 2017 To Be Hosted In Harlem

During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches,…
by Brandee Sanders
01.16.17
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GOP Fails To Gut Ethics Office

After meeting on Tuesday afternoon, GOP members collectively agreed not to move forward with their proposed changes.
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
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Study Shows Racial Divide On Historical Events

New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.17
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Ex-Segregationist Among Freedom Award Winners

The 93-year-old activist was honored Thursday for his work in civil rights at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts…
by ionelholloway
10.21.16
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Cam Newton Believes America Is Beyond Racism

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton missed a huge opportunity to make a stand about race issues in a recent GQ…
by NewsOne Staff
08.16.16
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