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Restoring history: Renovations begin at the Camden house where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once lived
The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
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Steubenville to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with new boulevard signs across the city
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association Committee has been in communication with the city of Steubenville about putting up honoree signs. Following a unanimous voice vote ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. visited Florida many times. Here's what happened when he was jailed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew. King, whose birthday is a national holiday, came dozens of times to Florida. As early as February 1958, King made a rousing speech at Bethel AME Church in Miami to ...
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When Martin Luther King Jr. Paid For Julia Roberts’ Birth—The Untold Story That Left Fans Stunned
The world discovered that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped cover the hospital bill for America’s Sweetheart herself – Julia Roberts. It sounds like something straight out ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr.’s father changed their names
For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...
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Open house planned for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park enhancement project
ROCHESTER — The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department invites residents to learn more about upcoming enhancements to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (RDMLKJ) Park. Located at 1738 E ...
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Service held for fallen deputy: Who was Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr. of Mississippi?
Hinds County Deputy Martin Luther Shields Jr., 37, was fatally shot on Feb. 23 ... They approached the alter where Shields lay in a casket, one side open to reveal his serene face, the other ...
King Of Hope: Remembering MLK’s Dream As Higher Ed Grapples With DEI
As a college president who is passionate about expanding access to education, I don’t have all the answers right now. But I ...
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Martin Luther King III And Arndrea Waters King’s New Podcast Showcases Iconic Figures And Their Inspiring Legacies
Martin Luther King Jr.’s bold quest to fight for peace across the nation and for all people to be treated equally led to the Civil Rights Movement. Although his acts of selflessness cemented his name ...
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Service held for fallen deputy: Who was Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr. of Mississippi?
friends and law enforcement officials from around the state gathered to say their goodbyes to fallen Hinds County Deputy Martin Luther Shields Jr., who was killed Feb. 23. The celebration of life ...