Martin Luther King Day

Guest essay by Ernest A. Canning "Somehow this madness must cease." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Beyond Vietnam" April 4, 1967. On Jan. 18, 2010 our nation will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, commemorating the extraordinary life of an intellectual and moral giant. The corporate media will fill the airwaves with excerpts of his uplifting [...]  

“Celebrating the Dream through Service” is the theme for the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration, sponsored by the Kinston Youth Enrichment Project, a program of Young Women of Promise, Inc. Nominations are being accepted for the 2010...  

Five-time NBA All-Star and former Sacramento King Chris Webber will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 9 at the Sacramento Convention Center.  

By Brenda Eggert Brader News Chief correspondent HAINES CITY - Residents of Haines City's Oakland community aren't sure that a two-way, two-sidewalk design for Dr. Martin Luther King Way is the best path to take after all.  

The Board of Supervisors will consider Tuesday ratifying a pact with the University of California Board of Regents to reopen Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, which was closed in 2007 after failing a series of federal inspections.  

One minor was transported to Hurley hospital after striking and downing a telephone pole at Seventh and Martin Luther King avenue in Flint Sunday afternoon around 4p.m. No other information is available at this time. Tim Jagielo|The Flint Journal...  

When Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives in January, MSNBC commentators certainly will not denigrate the heroic civil rights leader by claiming he improperly crossed the line between church and state when he demanded that the laws of this country protect the God-given rights of African Americans.  

Allstate honoring four 'Heroes' who best represent the ideals of Dr. King through giving back in their communities. - - Allstate Insurance Company today announced it is once again encouraging volunteer...  

It's my belief that it's no longer in doubt: Barack Obama is not a progressive, even a moderate or cautious one. On virtually every issue imaginable, we've seen nearly a year of bending over backwards to mollify conservative and reactionary forces ...  

itwire.com: When you think of world peace, besides the obvious response by Miss Universe contestants, worthy Laureates come to mind such as Kofi Annan, Medecins Sans Frontieres, Desmond Tutu, Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King Jr. Some sectors of the Internet would like to see Linus Torvalds added to the list. Advertisement: read more  

Martin Luther King to Release Debut Album Soon Part 2Foroyaa onlineIn this continuation of interview, Martin Luther King shed more light on his forthcoming debut ...  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers will use different travel plans than New England Patriots ...Tampabay.comWednesday, Tampa police released the report on Askew's accident, which involved three cars at about 8:15 am Oct. 12 at W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...and more »  

Victim Identified After Car Falls 96 Feet Into CreekCleveland News - Fox 8CLEVELAND - A man walking his dog Monday afternoon discovered a car turned upside down in a creek in Ambler Park, near Martin Luther King and Stokes ...and more »  

Quad-Cities OnlineAARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAMQuad-Cities OnlineThe Martin Luther King Center"s ACTIVE Club will sponsor a Driver"s Safety Program conducted by AARP Driver Safety Program. This will be for all motorists ...and more »  

He had a dream filled with lessonsTimes OnlineIn 1986 Martin Luther King Day was established as a national holiday in the United States. At the start of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, King, ...