By LaKeshia N. Myers As a teacher, I have always striven to tell my students the truth. That truth often includes humanizing historical figures in order to show students that everyday people … [Read more...]
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Was Martin Luther King, Jr a Democrat or a Republican?
By Karen Stokes Political parties consistently seek endorsements from community leaders, and they often attempt to associate themselves with historical figures like Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Continues the Legacy
By Karen Stokes On Monday, January 16, the winners of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. art, speech, and writing contests. will be celebrated at the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...]
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Are Martin Luther King Jr’s Philosophies on Love Still Relevant Today
By Karen Stokes More than 50 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the United States remains divided. As we approach what would have been his 94th birthday, have we … [Read more...]
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A Hit Dog Will Holler
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Republicans Work to Silence Discussions on Race Frequently, when people want to dodge honest conversations about racism, they trot out a … [Read more...]
‘No Matter What, You Can’t stop’: Milwaukeeans Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always a busy day in Milwaukee. For many, it is a day of reflection and celebration, a time to look back on what has been achieved, while … [Read more...]
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‘We Need to Rekindle and Strengthen King’s Light’: How to Continue Living MLK’s Legacy
By Mayor Cavalier Johnson Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a mortal man with an immortal dream. During his lifetime, King sought to create common ground where people from all walks of life could … [Read more...]
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What Would Martin Luther King, Jr. Say About the World Today
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In times of great turmoil and great triumph, we often find ourselves looking back on our past for guidance. As the cliché saying goes, history has a way of repeating … [Read more...]
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A Day of Reckoning
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor We’ve Been Warned and Yet We Keep Making the Same Mistakes As we near the national observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday, … [Read more...]
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Exploring Dr. King’s ‘Two Americas’ More Than Half a Century Later
By LaKeshia N. Myers Every year, I get a tad bit unnerved around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. I get this way because I know many will post pictures and quotations that will celebrate … [Read more...]
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