US EditionMLK's Legacy: Making the World Better for Those Who Come After Us
More than 100 people joined a march and celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of justice and equality in Somerset, Kentucky.
- On Monday, the nation paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy during the annual MLK Day observance.
- Born on January 15, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a pivotal figure during the 1950s and 1960s, using nonviolence inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Birmingham campaign.
- One iconic moment was the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where he delivered `I Have a Dream`, and he received the Nobel Peace Prize as a young laureate.
- Local events included a community celebration Sunday led by Dr. Elaine Wilson of the Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective with Dr. George C. Wright as featured speaker, and more than 100 people joined Monday's Somerset downtown march.
- Looking beyond the holiday, King's legacy endures through ongoing civil rights struggles, with advocates urging recommitment while citing his role in passing the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act and his line `The time is always right to do what is right`.
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From “I Have A Dream” to We Have a Nightmare
In remembrance of Dr. King’s life and work and all who sought to bend America toward justice. It now is up to us to awaken, act, and safeguard our people and our nation. In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. By Dennis Kucinich Substack On this day, as we celebrate …
DETROIT — Today, Monday, January 19, we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dedicated his life to the struggle for justice, equality, and human dignity. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been officially celebrated in the United States since 1986, following the passage of a federal law […] The post Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: A Struggle That Continues appeared first on Latino Detroit.
Living The Dream: 5 Social Justice Warriors Carrying MLK's Timeless Torch
Source: As MLK Day and the Day of Service commence, it always forces us to pause and really sit with the weight of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Not just the speeches we quote once a year, but the sacrifices, the strategy, and the unwavering belief that Black people deserved dignity in every space. Dr. King didn’t just dream out loud — he organized, mobilized, and put his body on the line for justice, knowing full well the cost. That leve…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Justice and Equality
Newport Buzz Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Justice and Equality As the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day, we reflect on the enduring impact of his tireless advocacy for justice, equality, and social change. Dr. King’s indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to the principles of nonviolence have left an indelible mark on American history. Born on Janua…
A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - The Waterland Blog
A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Mark Neuman. Contemplating the Giant TripletsI am embarrassed to admit that, at age nine, I knew more about Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch and a TV situation comedy called “F Troop” than I did about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.I know this because I was watching a syndicated repeat of that silly show on the afternoon of April 4, 1968, when a news bulletin cut into regular programming to …
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