Milwaukee has been home to some of the largest celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday dating back to 1969. Indeed Milwaukee has the honor of being the birthplace of the public … [Read more...]
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The anatomy of authentic leadership
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 … [Read more...]
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
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 … [Read more...]
Stand up and be counted
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 … [Read more...]
Alumnus to honor Martin Luther King Jr. at Jan. 27 event
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 … [Read more...]
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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. … [Read more...]
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. receives The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
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 … [Read more...]
“Making the Day Count”
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 … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at King Center
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 … [Read more...]
Dr. King Day Justice Rally and March to King’s statue
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 … [Read more...]