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Organizers to mark MLK Jr.'s 1965 Freedom Rally in Boston with march of their own
Local organizers plan to mark MLK Jr.'s historic 1965 Freedom Rally in Boston by holding a march of their own.
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King Center, Black Voters Matter launch social justice program based on ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’
The King Center and voting rights advocacy group Black Voters Matter are uniting to influence a new generation of activists.
St. Louis to solicit bids for MLK jobs hub project
A mural on the east wall of the old Killark Electric complex at 3940 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive as seen on April 23, 2025.
The new Sun King
Trump’s rococo Oval Office decorations are old-fashioned, just not for Americans.
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60 years ago, my grandfather joined Martin Luther King's Boston march
Arielle Gray's grandfather — then a teenager — joined the march to the Common led by King drawing attention to the racial ...
Philomath News4d
Sen. Wyden meets Portland seniors to talk Trump threats to social services, Meals on Wheels
Several dozen seniors met with Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Monday in Portland to hear about potential cuts by the Trump ...
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Style expert breaks down what Trump's taste projects about his presidency
Every president brings a personal touch to the Oval Office, and President Trump is going for gold. NPR's Michel Martin asks ...
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Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing
The 58-unit apartment block is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Way in King County, which is also named for him. Construction on the site has started and units will eventually be sold to buyers ...
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National Civil Rights Museums pay homage to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The National Civil Rights Museum held a moving tribute to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his assassination. Speakers at the event, including State ...