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In response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon's intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, including for Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...
ST. LOUIS – Americans nationwide paused to reflect on the indelible influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as communities honored his vision of equality and service. On Monday, communities across St. Louis came together to celebrate the life and legacy ...
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‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams’ Filmmakers On Fostering Community Through MLK-Inspired Basketball Short Film
Who knew that one of the most important figures in U.S. history had a seriously mean backhand on the basketball court? Glenn Kaino’s documentary Hoops, Hopes & Dreams follows the untold story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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MLK gave this speech in Shreveport in 1958
Mik Barnes, a graduate student at LSU Shreveport and a Caddo Parish Civil Rights Heritage Trail research team member, has written a detailed history of why King came to Shreveport. Our team recommends reading Barnes’ article before reading King’s speech, which is below. Why MLK came to Shreveport in 1958
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) served more than 9,000 free Thanksgiving meals November 21-23, making it the largest in the event’s 36-year history. According to a release, the MLK Center had more than 300 volunteers for the event.