Day of Non-Violence Urged to Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. People worldwide should honor the memory of Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. by making Monday a “no shots fired” day and ringing church bells in support of non-violence, urged the daughter of the slain U.S. civil rights leader. Church services and tributes […]
by Sheilah Belle Washington, D.C. — Organizers have set new date in October for dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington. Executive Architect Ed Jackson Jr. told the media on Sunday that the memorial will now be dedicated on Sunday, October 16th. A formal announcement is expected soon. The dedication had been […]
The trial of a man charged with planting a bomb at a Martin Luther King parade in Spokane Wash. has been moved due to the unveiling of the new MLK memorial in Washington D.C. Kevin Harpham was originally set to face the court Aug. 22, but a federal judge insisted on moving the trial date […]
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the 43 years since King’s assassination, African-Americans have made tremendous progress, and the legacy of Dr. King has continued to live strong. Today, a short distance from where King delivered his famed “I Have a Dream” speech, […]
