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A museum will also go alongside the memorial to trace the country's history from slavery to present day. The structure is slated to open in April 2017.

Rendering of the winning human rights memorial honoring the late Nelson Mandela. (photo courtesy of Moody Nolan Architects) SAN MATEO, Calif., May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with NorthStar Memorial Group and the California chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), today announced the launch of […]

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Michael brown memorial comes down on his 19th birthday https://t.co/VR7WYDM6PL — Jessica Lussenhop (@Lussenpop) May 20, 2015 On a rain-soaked day when his son would…

The Martin Luther King, Jr.Memorial ceremony, which was set to take place on Sunday in Washington, DC , has been postponed due to the incoming Hurricane Irene, which is expected to wreak havoc along the eastern seaboard this weekend, including the nation’s capital.  So far, no rescheduled date has been announced as officials agonized over […]

The Emancipator (Abraham Lincoln) to the Liberator (Dr. Martin Luther King, JR) Rally and March The Dr. Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Unveiling is hosted by the National Action Network. Radio One, Volunteers from the National Action Network and Magic Carpet Tours are sponsoring a bus to Washington, D.C. for this historical moment in our […]