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Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and closures around the News 5 area
: The City of Pensacola has canceled its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade due to winter weather. The city stated in a news release that it, “made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Martin Luther King,
Two states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day. See which ones, why
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: MLK famous quotes and speeches
Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align. The last time the two dates overlapped was during President Bill Clinton's second inauguration in January 1997, which also included both inauguration events and MLK Day commemorations.
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
WBTV archives: Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Johnson C. Smith University in 1966
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re taking a look back at when the civil rights leader spoke to a crowd at Johnson C. Smith University nearly 60 years ago. On Sept. 21, 1966, King addressed an audience of nearly 5,
A Look Back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s Family Photos on What Would Have Been His 96th Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr. might have been a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, but at home, the doting father of four was simply dad. As we observe what would have been his 96th birthday, look back at some of his family photos with his children Yolanda,
15 Best Martin Luther King Jr. Movies and TV Shows to Watch on MLK Day
From documentaries to narrative films, Moviefone counts down the 15 best movies and TV shows about Martin Luther King Jr. to watch on MLK Day.
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights ...
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Fighting for Freedom in Israel/ Gaza and in the U.S.
Today, as we honor Martin Luther King Jr., I am thinking about how freedom, which seems so fundamental to human existence, ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
Alabama schools close Jan. 21 and 22 ahead of winter weather, snow
Extreme cold temperatures have settled in over most of the state. Winter storm warnings will go into effect on Tuesday.
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Lesson plan: MLK Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," racism and Jan. 6
Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how ...