By Frederick Alexander Meade
In recent weeks, considerable turmoil has emerged among some elite members of the Civil Rights community.
Publicly aired expressions germinating from PBS’s Tavis Smiley and the National Action Network’s President Rev. Al Sharpton, in which both parties have accused the other of working against the interests of the African American community in an effort to garner favor from members of the political class – Former President Bill Clinton in relation to Smiley and the current Head of State Barack Obama with respect to Sharpton – have created a …

Milwaukee kicked off its 26th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at Uihlein Hall. The theme was “People Must Work Together”. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson)

The grades 3-4 Art Contest Award Winners sponsored by MPS. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson)

Representing the Salvation Army of Wisconsin are Faithe Colas and Joy Alexander who were part of the planning committee for the 26th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration held at the Marcus Center for the Arts. The Salvation …

by Mayor Tom Barrett
As we celebrate this Martin Luther King Day, we honor a great man and a great legacy. Dr. King gave his life to advance the cause of civil rights, peace and jobs. Perhaps there is no greater tribute to this martyr and true believer in the power of nonviolence than honoring him with his own words: “If a man hasn’t found something to die for, he isn’t fit to live.”
Martin Luther King Day also reminds us of the obstacles African Americans faced fi ghting for the right …

WHITEWATER – Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world in which equal education for all children would lead to a better world for all people.
His dream will be honored Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater when alumnus Stafford Hood ‘74, ‘75 returns to campus to remember King’s work and look to the future.
Richard McGregory, interim director of UWWhitewater’s Academic Support Services program, said Hood’s career as a socially responsible educator and researcher exemplifies King’s goal for education.
Dr. Hood serves as a tangible reminder that the university has …

By Benjamin Todd Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP
Dr. Martin Luther King was a moral giant and cherished hero of the world – a tireless champion of the poor and oppressed against the powerful. He understood the inescapable mutability of our fates and entreated the nation to embrace peace, justice and equality. He called on us to love humanity and one another and to fight for a just society.
This year our celebration of Dr. King’s legacy has taken a solemn tone, as the unimaginable tragedy that has struck our brothers and sisters in …

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award was presented to Hupy & Abraham, S.C. at the NAACP Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Rosa Parks Celebration held Monday, January 18, 2010 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 West Burleigh, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Theologians, Dignitaries and Community Leaders from around the city gathered to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and to acknowledge humanitarian acts of people and organizations in the community who exemplify the principles and teachings of Dr. King.
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. was honored for the law firm’s civil rights work …

The NAACP annual Dr. Martin Luther King/Rosa Parks celebration will be held on January 18, 2010, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee, WI, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.
The theme “Making the Day Count” was designed to reflect upon the importance of remembering and honoring the accomplishments of Dr. King and Ms. Parks, as well as to draw attention to the upcoming census and the importance of African American and Latino participation.
The event will serve as a celebration of the accomplishment of these great …

Milwaukee’s favorite son returns home to deliver speech
The public is invited to attend this year’s King Day Celebration at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet Street on Monday, Jan. 18 with a program at 2:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be DeMarco Morgan, (formerly with WISN Channel 12 News) Anchor and Reporter for WNCB-TV New York.
This year’s King Day Celebration will feature dance, music and spoken word in a salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1964, Martin Luther King became the youngest man in …

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Rally and March will be held on Monday, Jan. 18-the national holiday at 1 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1927 N. 4th St.
A one hour commemorative program will be followed by a 4 block march to Dr. King’s statue on M.L. King Drive, just north of Walnut St., where thee will be an open mike to reflect on Dr. King’s work.
The event will focus on the message of Dr. King toward the end of his life when he strongly confronted …

Major Jesse G. Collins, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, will give the invocation at the 26th Annual Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 1:30 pm. The celebration will be held on Sun. Jan. 17, 2010 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., from 1:00-4:00pm.
Milwaukee’s Dr. King community celebration is only one of two nationally, along with Atlanta that is still held on an annual basis. Performing arts festivities include local arts groups representing the Irish, Polish, Chinese, African, African American, Thai and Latino …