Martin Luther King Jr Day

'He Cursed.. He Was Regular'

AP | By BRETT ZONGKER and SAMANTHA GROSS | Posted 03.16.2012

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WASHINGTON -- On the National Mall in Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. is a towering, heroic figure carved in stone. On the Broadway stage, he's a l...

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Have You Talked To YOUR Kids About Racism?

Christine Carter, PhD | Posted 11.17.2011

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Christine Carter, PhD

I've been quizzing the various kids in my life about what they know and what they've learned about Dr. King. And what they say is a little surprising.

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Brandan Odums: Remembering MLK Jr, Remixing Lil Wayne

The Huffington Post | Julia Steers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Growing up, filmmaker and activist Brandan Odums idolized Martin Luther King Jr., but concedes his reverence was "by default." "He was my hero becaus...

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Stop 'Pimping' the Legacy of Dr. King

Clarence B. Jones | Posted 05.25.2011

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Clarence B. Jones

Jeh Johnson's attempt to legitimize or authenticate US armed intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan is equivalent to blasphemy and an immoral assault on Dr. King's legacy and commitment to nonviolence.

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I Have A Dream Speech (TEXT)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated today, Jan. 17, 2011, just two days after he would have turned 82 years old. It's a great day to revisit the "...

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What Martin Luther King, Jr. Taught Us About Working Around Life's Obstacles

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

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Russell Bishop

Dr. King's actions serve as a reminder that no matter the situation or the odds, there are still steps you can take to make a difference, to find a way to overcome what's in the way, to work around the numerous obstacles.

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On MLK Day, Human Rights Leaders Around The World

Posted 05.25.2011

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Monday marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 81st birthday, and though the civil rights icon's legacy is hard to match, he'd likely...

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Nation Ponders King In Wake Of Arizona Shootings

AP | ERRIN HAINES | Posted 05.25.2011

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ATLANTA — The federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. has taken on added meaning for most Americans this year, as they try to make sense...

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In Commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Clarence B. Jones | Posted 05.25.2011

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Clarence B. Jones

The principal 21st-century challenge to our country from the legacy of Dr. King is how we effectively recommit ourselves to the pursuit of nonviolent conflict resolution and increased equal access by all Americans to economic opportunity.

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. In Los Angeles

Huffington Post | Nicole Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Monday, January 17 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are lots of ways to celebrate and honor the life of one of America's most influential lead...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2011 (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Dean Praetorius | Posted 05.25.2011

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Martin Luther King Day is just around the corner. Celebrated this year on January 17, 2011, the holiday falls on the third Monday of January every y...

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Looking for Last Minute Gift Ideas? Help Someone Help Someone

Bob McKinnon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob McKinnon

Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer? Here's a thought: Skip the tie, scarf or gift card and use your time or money to help someone help someone.

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I Have A Dream Speech: WATCH Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Address (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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The "I Have A Dream" speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., on Aug. 28, 1963 in Washington D.C., is his most famous and on this MLK Day 2010, you may be i...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes: Famous Sayings For MLK Day 2010

Posted 05.25.2011

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Martin Luther King Jr. quotes prove this man had a way with words, a special means of conveying ideas and having people look at the world with a new p...

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Asia Markets Tumble on US Worries

AP | YURI KAGEYAMA | Posted 05.25.2011

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TOKYO — Global stock markets extended their shakeout into a second day Tuesday, plunging amid worries that a possible U.S. recession will cause ...

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