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Poweful Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Legendary words in honor of MLK Day.
by HelloBeautiful Staff
08.26.21
Valentine's Day Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta, are smiling an
Valentine's Day

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
08.26.21
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NAACP Tells Trump Republicans 'Shut Up!’ MLK Tweets

The NAACP did not mince words when outgoing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted about a hero who embodied…
by Anoa Changa
08.30.21
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NFL Co-Opts MLK After Blacklisting Kaep For Kneeling

Another Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, another tone-deaf tweet incorrectly co-opting the civil rights icon's famous words.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.30.21
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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
08.30.21
MLK March And Rally

MLK's Atlanta Neighborhood Hit Hard By Gentrification

Like many major cities across the country, Atlanta has been hit hard with gentrification that has pushed too many longtime…
by Megan Sims
03.28.20
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Speech

Racist Oklahoma Official Cites MLK To Justify Racism

Once again Dr. King’s name has been spoken in vain by another politician who clearly knows nothing about King’s philosophies…
by Megan Sims
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
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
04.19.18
Dream Speech

Celebrities To Celebrate MLK's Legacy With Special Event

It will be a night to remember.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.13.18
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
02.21.18
Dr. King Speaks At Quinn Chapel

Georgia Governor Candidate's MLK Appropriation Ad Outrages

Georgia governor candidate Stacey Evans releases a campaign ad that shows her face superimposed over an image of Dr. Martin…
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.26.18
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
11.06.17
Coretta Scott King

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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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
Dream Speech

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
Memphis Cityscapes And City Views

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
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
04.25.16
2016 MLK Now

#MLKNOW Was Already The Best Part Of This…

Monday night's event highlighted historic speeches by civil rights heroes like MLK, Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Sojourner Truth, and Shirley…
by Desire Thompson
04.29.21
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NEWS ROUNDUP: MLK Day Protest Ends In 25…

A protest in the Bay Area – held not only to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. but also to…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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