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Jan 15 2024
Headline Roundup
The Lasting Legacy and Teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, writers across the spectrum are reflecting on King’s legacy.
"Americans’ Highest Aspirations": The New York Post Editorial Board (Right bias) pondered what King would say about America's "contentious racial landscape." The board cites a number of progressive policies as contributing to "real inequities" faced by black Americans. Outlining King’s
CNN (Opinion) The Hill New York Post (Opinion)Jan 17 2022
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Family to Mark Holiday With Voting-Rights March
The nation’s capital will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march for voting rights led by the late civil rights leader’s family, as congressional Democrats vow to press ahead on voting-rights legislation despite its expected failure.
The leaders of the march are urging people to call on Congress to enact changes to elections law nationwide in lieu of celebrations on the federal
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 28 2013
Opinion
Fulfilling Martin Luther King's dream
In the 50 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. articulated the dream of a generation the United States has seen significant progress toward the ideal of racial equality.
PoliticoJan 17 2022
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
Each year on the third Monday in January, Americans remember Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister who led the U.S. civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
The federal holiday to commemorate Reverend King's birthday and legacy will be marked this year by a voting rights march in Washington, led by King's family. Meanwhile, Congressional Democrats pledge
National Review (News) CNN (Opinion) Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 21 2019
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Martin Luther King Jr. quotes: 10 most popular from the civil rights leader
From quotes on forgiveness to the struggle for racial justice, Martin Luther King Jr.'s words have continued to resonate with audiences, decades later.
USA TODAYJan 15 2024
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Martin Luther King Day parades postponed amid Arctic blast
Arctic weather conditions have forced organizers to scrap plans for Martin Luther King Day across Texas for "public safety" reasons as bitterly cold weather takes a grip. Two parades in Houston—one in Downtown and another in Midtown—have been postponed as residents across the state brace for extreme winter temperatures. Monday's MLK Boulevard trail ride in southeast Houston will also be re-
NewsweekJan 14 2024
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Houston Postpones Martin Luther King Parade Due to Low Temperatures
Houston, Texas is expecting freezing temperatures in the coming hours, leading to the postponement of the parade and celebration scheduled for Martin Luther King Day. The annual “Original” Day parade, hosted by Mayor John Whitmire and the Black Heritage Society, has been postponed due to the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for Southeast Texas, including Houston.
Alaska CommonsMar 03 2024
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‘Martin Luther King on steroids’: Trump backs GOP’s Mark Robinson as next governor of NC
Former President Donald Trump has dubbed Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson a “Martin Luther King on steroids.” Appearing at a North Carolina rally Saturday, Trump described Robinson as MLK while expressing how impressed he was with him. “I heard him coming in on the plane. I was listening. And I said to the people in the plane, ‘Watch this: This is Martin Luther King on steroids
Bizpac ReviewJan 12 2023
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Local Event: The Coretta Scott & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Conversation: Climate Justice In Connecticut
Climate change is dramatically impacting the resources that we all depend on and value, such as water, energy, air, agriculture and ecosystems. Communities of color and other marginalized groups often have the highest exposure and the fewest resources to respond to the impacts of climate change. Our panel will explore these climate challenges in Connecticut today, and the disparate impacts of
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