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Revisiting Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Iconic Speeches

Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches have grown to become timeless while greatly contributing to changing the tide of American history.
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01.01.70
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Poweful Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Legendary words in honor of MLK Day.
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10.01.01
Shown is Martin Luther King Jr. during a 1967 visit to Minneapolis. Minneapolis Star (now Star Tribune) photo by staff photographer Charles Bjorgen.

Outrage Erupts After Fortnite, Playstation Use MLK Likeness

People we’re outraged Thursday afternoon when Playstation announced a new gaming experience on Fortnite that features Dr. Martin Luther King,…
by Bilal G. Morris
01.01.70
Rush Limbaugh in His Studio During His Radio Show

Rush Limbaugh's Racist Legacy Lives After His Death

Rush Limbaugh was a lightning rod for controversy -- and racism -- over his career that spanned nearly five decades.
by Casey Gane-McCalla
01.01.70
ecoATM Celebrates Black History Month with $10,000 Donation to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park

MLK Landmark Gets Major Donation Encouraging Recycling

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Park was created to give back to the community where the civil rights icon…
by Parker Owens
01.01.70
Martin Luther King Arrives at FBI Office

FBI's Tone-Deaf Martin Luther King Day Tweet Backfires

The same FBI that spied on Martin Luther King Jr. apparently thought the best way to celebrate his civil rights…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Civil Rights Activists March On Washington To Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr

A Call To Defend Civil Rights

The Rev. Al Sharpton led a battle cry at the National Action Network convention to defend civil rights.
by nigelroberts1
03.09.94
March For Our Lives In Washington, DC

MLK’s Granddaughter Speaks At March For Our Lives

On Saturday, during the March for Our Lives protest, Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda Renee King delivered a powerful…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Billy Graham Talking With Harlem Youths

Billy Graham's Relationship With Black America, Explained

The Rev. Billy Graham, who died on Feb. 21, supported the Civil Rights Movement and developed a friendship with the…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
Celebre Discours De Martin Luther King

Watch Rep. John Lewis Share His Memories Of…

Oprah’s Master Class presents a tribute to MLK through the personal memories of Georgia’s Democratic Rep. John Lewis.
by nigelroberts1
01.26.69
Celebre Discours De Martin Luther King

FBI Faulty MLK Analysis Released

The latest trove of files released on the Kennedy assassination includes an FBI analysis of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
by nigelroberts1
08.19.57
American Visionary: John F. Kennedy's Life And Times At The Smithsonian American Art Museum On May 2

Rep. Lewis Writes Letter To Younger Self

The 77-year-old talks to his 16-year-old self about the travails he will experience in his "mission to help redeem the…
by Angela Bronner Helm
01.01.70
Dr. King Speaks At Quinn Chapel

'Daddy King' Autobiography Offers Glimpse Into MLK

A day after celebrating MLK Day, we also honor the legacy of his father Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
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10.18.42
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How The Chicago Defender Newspaper Changed America

When America thinks about some of its greatest newspapers, publications like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The…
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Remembering Nina

Nina Simone's legacy will be introduced to new audiences when the film, Nina, starring Zoe Saldana, is released in theaters…
by Desire Thompson
01.01.70
President Obama and First Lady Address Reception For Black History Month

MLK's Family Visits Oval Office To View Bust…

President Barack Obama has long made it known that he is a great admirer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
by ionelholloway
01.01.70
Martin Luther King, Jr., famous people, miscellany

U.S. Air Force Base Apologizes For MLK Day…

Ahead of the Martin Luther King holiday, military officials this week yanked an offensive flyer that featured an image of…
by ionelholloway
01.30.28
Caution Tape

MLK’s Sister-In-Law Attacked During Attempted Carjacking [VIDEO]

Naomi King, the sister-in-law of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was viciously attacked outside of her Atlanta retirement home…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Pope Francis Addresses Joint Meeting Of U.S. Congress

4 Times Pope Francis Said Things That Matter…

Pope Francis tackled issues of racial and social injustice, and abolishment of the death penalty, among other things.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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