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White Supremacist Group Wanted Virginia Gun Rally To Spark Civil War
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White Supremacist Group Wanted Virginia Gun Rally To Spark Civil War

Patrik Jordan Mathews hoped a gun rally in Virginia earlier this week would start a "full-blown civil war".
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 23, 2020
J. Cole, Naturi Naughton, Ryan Coogler And More To Attend MLK NOW
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J. Cole, Naturi Naughton, Ryan Coogler And More To Attend MLK NOW

Featuring performances and speeches, the event's aim is inspiring people of all ages and incomes to create change in their communities.
By Keyaira Boone · Jan 20, 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
Woman Who Confronted Black Teens At MLK Day Event Fired, Boyfriend Could Face Hate Crime Charges
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Woman Who Confronted Black Teens At MLK Day Event Fired, Boyfriend Could Face Hate Crime Charges

Dana Scalione, the woman seen in viral video blasting a group of young black protesters as "thugs" has been fired from her real estate company.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 24, 2019
White Man Arrested After Menacing Black Teens With Gun, Calling Them The N-Word At MLK Day Event
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White Man Arrested After Menacing Black Teens With Gun, Calling Them The N-Word At MLK Day Event

Mark Allen Bartlett has been charged with carrying a concealed firearm, a felony, after allegedly threatening Black teens with a gun.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 22, 2019
It’s More Important Than Ever That The World Understand How Radical Martin Luther King Jr. Was
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It’s More Important Than Ever That The World Understand How Radical Martin Luther King Jr. Was

To empower current and future leaders during a time of blatant hatred, King must not be seen as a symbol of centrism or the Black moderate—his life and labor must be a tool and resource for radical work and change.
By Frederick Joseph · Jan 21, 2019
Here’s How MLK Day Came To Be, And Why We Must Fight To Preserve King’s Legacy
Culture

Here’s How MLK Day Came To Be, And Why We Must Fight To Preserve King’s Legacy

The struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day took place over half a century. As we celebrate it today, we should not forget that King’s holiday, his legacy and his dream are still under siege.
By Ashley Nkadi · Jan 21, 2019
The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Holidays Like Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Holidays Like Martin Luther King Jr. Day

As the government shutdown enters its’ fourth week—and with no end in sight—many are wondering if the government shutdown will end in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The current […]
By Clarkisha Kent · Jan 14, 2019
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