By Marc Morial President of the National Urban League “We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so we’ve come to cash this … [Read more...]
Excitement builds for commemoration of 50th Anniversary of March on Washington
Dozens of cities plan for world-wide ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Celebration As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a … [Read more...]
How we can truly honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
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 … [Read more...]
Dr. King’s lesson: It’s up to us
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 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee celebrates King Holiday
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 … [Read more...]
Remembering Dr. King and marching on for educational equality
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 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee community celebrates life and legacy of Dr. King
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 … [Read more...]
St. Mark A.M.E. Martin Luther King Celebration includes special exhibit
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 … [Read more...]
KingFest 2013
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 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee community celebrates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 … [Read more...]
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