Join the community in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of several community events in the area. January 13 – 16 Wreath Laying Ceremony – MLK memorial gardens Raleigh – 9am Dreamfest, Cary – Town of Cary – films, performances and more January 14 […]
Listen as the Triangle MLK event coordinator Pam Smith tells us what we need to do to enjoy the MLK events. Here is a list of community events that will highlight the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. THE HOLLY SPRINGS MLK JR. COMMITTEE PRESENTS “THE LOVE, JOY, AND PEACE” VIRTUAL […]
Martin Luther King Jr. was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA. Here are some local events in our area, surrounding his birthday. King was the husband to Coretta Scott King and father to Martin III, Yolanda, Bernice and Dexter. King was clearly the most visible leader of the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until […]
On this day in history, April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed by a sniper when he stepped out onto the balcony of Memphis’ Lorraine Motel. And it’s around that time, more than a half century later, that multitudes around the nation will commemorate the death of […]
Bernice King, the daughter of the late Coretta Scott King, wants her mother’s letters, speeches, and commentary published.
During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.
After meeting on Tuesday afternoon, GOP members collectively agreed not to move forward with their proposed changes.
New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.
Kings children have blocked the usage of any artifacts from the late Martin Luther King Jr, to be included in the new museum. The Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture is set to open on Saturday Sept. 24, but according to the newsobserver.com, no major artifacts from the late civil rights activist will be on […]
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton missed a huge opportunity to make a stand about race issues in a recent GQ interview released on Monday.