By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist In his last Sunday sermon at Washington National Cathedral, Dr. King retold the parable of the rich man Dives who ignored the poor and sick man Lazarus who came every day seeking crumbs from Dives’ table. Dives went to hell, Dr. King said, not because he was rich but [...]

By Rev. Jesse Jackson “We the people declare today that the most evident of truths — that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls and Selma and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and [...]

Marcus Center Program. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The annual unveiling of a U.S. Postal Commemorative Stamp at the Marcus Center’s Annual King Program on Jan. 20. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The YMCA held its 16th annual King Holiday Breakfast and awarded scholarships to area youth. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) St. Francis of [...]

By Vincent Lyles President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee I’m Vincent Lyles, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Welcome to my new column in the Milwaukee Courier. With more than 35,000 five to 18 year olds walking through the doors of our 36 Boys & [...]

On Jan. 21, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee (the Y) hosted its 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spirit of Dr. King, the YMCA also encouraged a day of service, making the holiday a day ‘on’ instead of a day ‘off’, with a number of volunteer projects taking place in the city [...]

St. Mark A.M.E. Church’s 31st Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Sunday, January 20th includes an exhibit owned by Mount Mary College, highlighting African American Women Moving Us Forward. The exhibit, entitled “Sisters of Freedom” will be on display at St. Mark, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave., January 20, 2013, with extended dates. The exhibit is [...]

A cultural event in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther Kings, jr. and the work of the people during the Civil Rights Era. Why: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man committed to peace, justice, and equality. He was also a faith filled man that emphasized the importance of determination to achieve freedom and human [...]

Community encouraged to use holiday as day of service in honor of Dr. King WHAT: The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee (the Y) will host its 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast with presenting sponsor Harley-Davidson Motor Company at the Delta Center. Approximately 600 community and state leaders are expected to gather at the [...]

Major Roger Ross, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, will give the invocation at the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration. Salvation Army volunteers will also be on hand serving free hot chocolate to guests. The event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, [...]

Free performance to feature the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra and Bel Canto Chorus The Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra (MCO) and Bel Canto Chorus are pleased to announce the second annual free commemorative tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ. “This [...]