Headline RoundupApril 5th, 2018
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. 50 Years Later
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On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, his legacy was both revered and debated. Media outlets celebrated his achievements in the civil rights movement, with some arguing that he would support many of the social justice movements taking place today.
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Martin Luther King’s wisdom, words and compassion are needed now more than everFox News (Opinion)
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As we pause to reflect on the life and assassination of one of the greatest and most courageous leaders in history – 50 years ago on April 4, 1968 – I recall how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became a hero to me, when I was a poor and often homeless white boy all those years ago.
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Martin Luther King: Are there too many white politicians?BBC News
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"Give us the ballot," said Dr King, "and we will fill our legislative halls with men of goodwill". Half a century after his death, Reality Check looks at how the racial and ethnic make-up of Congress and state legislatures has changed.
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The sanctification — and sanitization — of Martin Luther King Jr.Vox
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MLK was murdered 50 years ago. His legacy has been distorted ever since.
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