Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.
Oklahoma City leaders celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by engaging young people in learning about his life and legacy.
The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...
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Coaches for Charity gave away six scholarships this year at the MLK Basketball Classic. Over the last 21 years with the help of other events, $50,000 have been given in scholarships.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted speaks at an Ohio Statehouse news conference on Friday after Gov. Mike DeWine, second from left, ...
A resolution for the demolition of the Citizens Bank building is on a city council committee agenda for tonight.
Those in attendance say that the community should never forget the history. A history that’s being taught to younger ...
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"The timing of Marcus Freeman and Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful symbol that should be viewed with cautious ...
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