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MLK Day Concert Moves From Kennedy Center After 23 Years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (419+ words) The annual'Martin Luther King Jr.'Day'concert in Washington, D.C. is moving from the Kennedy Center after more than two decades. According to'NPR, this year's "Let Freedom Ring" concert, headlined by'actor and rapper'Common, will take place at the historic Howard Theatre rather…...
King's Legacy: Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Making Change
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (666+ words) Before'Martin Luther King Jr.'traveled the country, reshaping social justice movements in the nation's most segregated cities, he was both a graduate of Morehouse College and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In his march toward change, King Jr. represented both…...
20 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes That Will Inspire You
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) If there are one person's words that will motivate you to take action, they're the famous words of'Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; after all, MLK was one of the most influential people in not only American history but the world's....
Kamala Harris Tours Site of MLK’s Assassination
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) Former Vice President'Kamala Harris'visited the Lorraine Motel in Memphis on Thursday (January 15), the site where'Dr.'Martin Luther King Jr.'was assassinated in 1968, per'theGrio. The visit coincided with MLK's birthday and marked Harris' first time at the historic site. Harris also…...
‘The most dangerous Negro’: 3 essential reads on the FBI’s assessment of MLK’s radical views and allies
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) Howard Manly, The Conversation Left out of GOP debates about "the weaponization" of the federal government is the use of the FBI to spy on civil rights leaders for most of the 20th century. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of…...
Viola Davis Delivers Stunning Acceptance Speech At MLK Beloved Community Awards In Atlanta
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) At the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta on Saturday night, EGOT-winning actress and activist Viola Davis was honored along others like Billie Eilish and used her remarks to reflect on how far she's…...
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Became A Federal Holiday
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day not only commemorates one of the most influential figures in American history, but it's emblematic of the minister's fight for Black Americans' rights. While most people are used to taking the day off from…...
As MLK Day Approaches, HUD Takes Steps to Reduce Access to Housing
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) Proposed Rule Change Would Condone Discrimination in Housing" The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)s latest broadside is aimed at depriving millions of people from access to housing. HUDs proposed changes would fundamentally rewrite fair housing law, allowing…...
Eventnoire Announces 2026 Curator Summit for Event Creators in Atlanta
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) The Summit is designed to deliver practical tools and real-world insight. The day will feature expert panels, "reside chats, and working sessions led by experienced leaders from the event, marketing, brand, and tech industries, offering attendees direct access to the…...
Jaylen Brown Honored at Wheeler Alma Mater with Official Jersey Retirement
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (75+ words) NBA Star'Jaylen Brown'returned home this week to'Wheeler High School, where his legendary high school career was officially honored with the retirement of his jersey. Surrounded by the student body, former coaches and teammates, family, and close friends, the moment marked…...