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Articles by: Martin Luther King Jr

This Black Woman Inspired King's ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech
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This Black Woman Inspired King's ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

For women’s history month, we honor Prathia Hall, the SNCC preacher who inspired Martin Luther King, Jr’s exalted remarks at the March on Washington.
By Patrick J. Sauer · Mar 31, 2021
Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95
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Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian was a key civil rights leader in the battle for racial justice and a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 17, 2020
Keeper Of 'The King'
In Her We Trust · News

Keeper Of 'The King'

At the helm of the National Civil Rights Museum, Terri Lee Freeman is keeping the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., alive while advancing the causes he died for.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 2, 2020
Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy
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Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III, waxes poetic about his father’s foresight
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 20, 2020
Ted Cruz Tried To Capitalize On Anniversary Of ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech And Twitter Was Not Here For It
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Ted Cruz Tried To Capitalize On Anniversary Of ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech And Twitter Was Not Here For It

The U.S. Senator from Texas touted equality, justice, and humanity in his tweet. Twitter users were quick to point out his hypocrisy.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 30, 2019
National Action Network Honors Mary J. Blige, Tom Joyner, Robert De Niro And More At Annual Keepers Of The Dream Dinner
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National Action Network Honors Mary J. Blige, Tom Joyner, Robert De Niro And More At Annual Keepers Of The Dream Dinner

The event honored change agents and community heroes for their honorable work in keeping Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream alive.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 5, 2019
Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican
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Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican

Rep. Lori Saine apparently believes that whites and blacks were lynched at near equal rates just because they were Republican, but the facts don't add up.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 22, 2019
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