Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered

Martin Luther King Jr. w/ President Lyndon Johnson in the background. I Have A Dream…….. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand [...]

2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Boston, MA

Boston University Boston University celebrates the life of one of its most distinguished alumni, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, featuring a speech by the former president of the Parliament of Rwanda, Joseph Sebarenzi, and author of “God Sleeps in Rwanda.” Includes music by the Inner Strength Gospel Choir, a dance by members of [...]

2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Chicago, IL

DuSable Museum of African American History The DuSable Museum of African American History will celebrate “The Drum Major For Justice” during a full-day of activities honoring the late Civil Rights Leader and Noble Peace Prize-winner, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit the museum’s official website for more information. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center [...]

2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Philadelphia, PA

15th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was started by former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford and Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, who co-authored the King Holiday and Service Act. The federal legislation challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen [...]

2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Washington, DC

Photo: March on Washington, August 28, 2963. Shows civil rights and union leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Joseph L. Rauh Jr., Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, A. Philip Randolph, and Walter Reuther. 2009 Annual Civil Rights “Film Festival” -  January 15-18, 2010, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday viewing [...]

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