New film explores the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and struggle of the streets named after him in his honor
A new independent film delves into a question that has sparked discussions among neighbors, friends, and families for years: ...
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Documentary captures 1960s visits to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As the nation prepares to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on Monday, Coloradans are recalling Dr. King's time in our state. The documentary "When a King Came to Town" focuses on the ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. documentary to be screened in Nevins Theater Jan. 27
Alfred University will host a showing of "King: A Filmed Record - Montgomery to Memphis," a documentary of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at 7pm Monday, Jan. 27 in Nevins Theater. Angie Taylor, ...
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Bay Made Showcase: Beyond the Fog Radio — Live
At this live event held on Dr. Martin Luther King’s 96th birthday, Rep. Barbara Lee reflected on her career in Congress and looked ahead to the future of the Bay.
Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King draws inspiration all around
In honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the community came together Sunday afternoon to fill the Warren Ballrooms on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus with laughter, cheer and song. For the first ...
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Pulitzer-Winning Author Jonathan Eig to Discuss MLK Biography at Ithaca Library
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig will visit the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) on Monday, Feb. 10, to ...
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
Jonathan Eig is the author of “King: A Life,” winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length ...
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From art to meals and discussions to speeches, Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered
The South Bend area will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in a variety of ways this year. Take part in a day of service on Jan. 20 or attend one of the following events to remember this great ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year ... but Tennessee authorities refused to reopen the case, according to biography.com and Stanford. The Lorraine Motel is located in Memphis ...
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Parade among events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. What's planned
The inauguration of President Donald Trump will be taking place in Washington while the nation also celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King ... Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his ...