Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

Martin Luther King Jr has done many great things for this country in his short lifetime and the third monday of every January is reserved for him. We recognize his accomplishments and remember him as the man who had a dream and that dream is coming true.Contributor: Mary Pat ClarkPublished: Dec 28, 2009  

Every year for the past 22 years, the Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Committee has planned a banquet and awards ceremony to honor not only Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. but also civil rights pioneers, both men and women. This January, the dinner also is ...  

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day federal holiday has met with as much controversy and struggle as the man for which it is named.Contributor: Ramona TaylorPublished: Dec 28, 2009  

The Rev. William Dulin has seen progress in race relations in Lawrence during the 25 years he’s been involved with the Martin Luther King J. Community Celebration.  

For his committment and his sacrifice, Martin Luther King Day is celebrated the third Monday in January each year, almost did not come into being.Contributor: Ramona TaylorPublished: Dec 28, 2009  

The Democratic presidential contenders spoke warmly of Martin Luther King Jr. _ and sometimes of each other _ on Monday's national holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.  

A selection of children's crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and word games related to the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. Related Resources Black History Puzzles for Kids In honor of Black History Month, free puzzle games and printable puzzles with an African-American theme. Martin Luther King Day Puzzles for Kids Games and activities to celebrate the life and times of the noted civil rights advocate, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...  

DOWNLOADS: 19 PLAYS: 46 (Dr. Martin Luther King - words for bewildering times) In 1967 The CBC aired a series of five lectures delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King as part of its ongoing Massey Lectures series. The last of those lectures was "A Christmas Sermon on Peace". Needless to...  

A dramatic presentation of a fictional meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X that builds on the theme “What Will Your Give?” will highlight Alma College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 17 through 21.  

Youth Speaks presents the 13th annual spoken word event celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join hosts Lauren Whitehead and Denizen Kane along with the Bay Area's leading youth spoken word artists and performers as they remember Dr. King and the other unsung heroes in the movement.  

Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire, holding microphone at Detroit MLK Day March on Washington Blvd. downtown, January 15, 2007. (Photo: Robert Akrawi).Originally uploaded by Pan-African News Wire File PhotosFor Immediate ReleaseDecember 18, 2009Event: Detroit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rally & MarchDate: January 18, 2010, NoonVenue: Central United Methodist Church, Woodward at AdamsSponsor: Detroit MLK Planning...  

Article examining the progress America has made toward equality nearly half a century since Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.Contributor: Robin LandryPublished: Dec 21, 2009  

Civil Rights Leader to Present Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address From working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to organize the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to delivering the benediction at President Barack Obama\'s inauguration, Reverend Dr. Joseph  

Until the epic crash of the stock market late in the year, 1929 had been a pretty good year. In fact, the 1920s had been good years for the U.S., generally. Electricity was increasingly available,...  

Former U.S. Surgeon General David SatcherThe Bay, Midland and Saginaw Community Foundations announced that former Surgeon General David Satcher will deliver the keynote address during the first Great Lakes Bay Region Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship celebration. The program is...