Here are the events happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston
It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the legacy of the civil rights leader is being celebrated in Massachusetts. Here is a list of events honoring Dr. King in Boston.
‘Genius: MLK/X' Casts Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X in a New Light
Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre open up about portraying the visionary leaders in the lead-up to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Community Cleanup at Shepherd’s Park Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Community cleanup in Shepherd's Park honors MLK Jr.'s legacy of unity and environmental consciousness. Volunteers gather to clear litter and deice the park.
Jay-Z Once Compared Himself and R. Kelly to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X
Jay-Z and R. Kelly worked together on a 2002 album. He said the collaboration was like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X working together.
In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.
Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
Gaskin: Boston helped shape MLK, Malcolm X
By remembering the contributions of both King and Malcolm, we honor not only their individual legacies but also the shared ...
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Dr. King practiced his 'I Have a Dream' speech in Miami motel
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami ...
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MLK Day: Remembering Detroit’s 1963 ‘Walk to Freedom’ march
The June 1963 march in Detroit was, at the time, the largest civil rights demonstration in U.S. history, with 125,000 ...
Viewpoint: Preserve MLK Jr. Boulevard in Lansing as sign of respect for civil rights leader
With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of ...
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Martin Luther King's Race Relations Vision Anchored in His Christian Faith
You don't do that in a revolution. You don't do any singing; you're too busy swinging," Malcolm X called out to the applauding crowd. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses some 2,000 people in ...
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Washington, D.C., is celebrating MLK's birthday a little early this year
Washington, D.C. marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a bit early, because of Monday's presidential inauguration.
MLK Day Parade: Parade routes, starts times, and where to watch
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade is scheduled for this Saturday. Here's what you need to know.