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Documentary Underway About Stevie Wonder's Fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Documentary Underway About Stevie Wonder's Fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images A documentary is in the works about the role Stevie Wonder played in helping to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a federal holiday. TIME reports the untitled film will chronicle his personal efforts in the campaign, which included the release of his song “Happy Birthday.” It will also feature never-before-seen throwback footage, as well as commentary from Stevie about that chapter of history. “I’m ex…See the Story

Bernice King Joins Black-Led Investment Group in Historic Bank Acquisition

Martin Luther King Jr. · Atlanta

Bernice King Joins Black-Led Investment Group in Historic Bank Acquisition

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Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is making history in the world of finance.See the Story

Stevie Wonder Documentary Chronicling His Role In Fight For Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Works From Time Studios & Eyes ‘N' Sound

Martin Luther King Jr. · United States

Stevie Wonder Documentary Chronicling His Role In Fight For Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Works From Time Studios & Eyes ‘N' Sound

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The story behind how the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became a federal holiday with the help of legendary musician Stevie Wonder will now be the subject of a documentary. The multiple Grammy Award winner is partnering with TIME Studios to produce the unnamed documentary film, which will explore Wonder’s personal tie to the movement to get a national holiday to recognize Dr. King’s birthday, which became of…See the Story

Martin Luther King Was a Trekkie and Convinced Uhura Actress Nichols to Stay with Star Trek

With Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry has driven many social developments. Nichelle Nichols was not aware of this until she wanted to leave the series.Martin Luther King Jr. · Germany Read Article

Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 36th St. Stop Closed | Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

Effective: Immediately until further notice Line Affected: 18 to Lake Merritt BART Stop closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 36th (Stop ID 52114) Alternatives: Martin Luther King Jr. Way at W. MacArthur Blvd. (Stop ID 55745)Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 34th St. (Stop ID 56006) Due to: Operational issuesMartin Luther King Jr. · Oakland Read Article

Canton unveils marker honoring March Against Fear

Special to The Canton News A new marker was recently unveiled at McNeal Elementary School in Canton to commemorate the city’s role in the 1966 March Against Fear.The event, organized by the Canton Convention and Visitors Bureau, highlighted a pivotal moment in civil rights history. On June 23, 1966, civil rights marchers arrived in Canton and attempted to set up tents on the grounds of McNeal Elementary School. According to the newly-installed m…Martin Luther King Jr. · Canton Read Article

What Would A Hillary Presidency Look Like?

In the latest Mailbag, Scott Greer answers questions about a hypothetical Hillary Clinton presidency, Democratic patriotism, Progressive era amendments, the MLK assassination, Brigitte Macron, and much more!Brigitte Macron Read Article

AI ‘Reanimations’: Making Facsimiles Of The Dead Raises Ethical Quandaries

Mystery writer Agatha Christie, pictured in 1957, writes about different types of villains and heroes who provide the thrills in her mysteries, novels and plays. (DH / AP Photo) The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (left) of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and Malcolm X, head of a new group known as Muslim Mosque, Inc., smile for photographers March 26, 1964, at the Capitol.(Henry Griffin / AP Photo) By Nir Eisikovits, Daniel J. Feldma…Martin Luther King Jr. · Boston Read Article

Proposed 25-story Winners Tower sparks hope, concern in South Dallas

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A proposal to build a 25-story mixed-use tower off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is attracting a lot of attention — and sparking both hope and concern in a part of Dallas that has not seen a lot of investment.Martin Luther King Jr. · Dallas Read Article

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Canton will be closed July 3-4

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The city of Canton is temporarily closing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard due to the city's Fourth of July fireworks show, the city announced.Martin Luther King Jr. · Canton Read Article

A Life Lived: Gloria Hall was a cleaning lady, but she left her mark in other ways - Elizabethton Star

Martin Luther King Jr. is credited with saying: “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. This county will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” Gloria Hall was a custodian by trade, but she was important. She made the environment at Elizabethton High School a much better place for the students and teachers to work and learn in by ensuring it was clean. Cleaning is a way …Martin Luther King Jr. · Elizabethton Read Article

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