Congresswoman Barbara Jordan died on January 17, 1996 in Austin, Texas at age 59. Known for her strong and commanding oratory skills, Barbara Jordan on July 12, 1976, became the first African American to deliver a Keynote Address at the Democratic ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 6:13PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. embraced Jewish people. Remember that as antisemitism rises.
Opinion by LeBron Hill •
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my one-year anniversary with my partner LilyFish, who works in Jewish education.
I am Black and LilyFish ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 5:58PM
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Barack Obama wishes Michelle a happy 59th birthday: ‘You make every day brighter’
Story by Judy Kurtz
Former President Obama is sharing a “bright” birthday message with his wife.
“Happy birthday,” the ex-commander in chief wrote on Twitter an ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 5:48PM
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What is the National Day of Racial Healing? 'Healing is essential for racial equity'
Opinion by Kristen DelGuzzi, USA TODAY •
"I want to express how essential we believe racial healing is to truly achieving racial equity."
This is a message ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 4:33PM
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Great Moments In Black History
“I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.”
https://blackhistory.today/ ...
Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 9:07PM
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For Immediate Release From President Joseph Biden!
President Biden delivers remarks at Ebenezer Baptist Church, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wath the full remarks HERE!: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkJzXWDzLDKv, https://www.fac ...
Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 5:01PM
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For Immediate Release From Robert Woods Johnson Foundation!
Honoring MLK’s Legacy by Transforming Narratives
Jan 12, 2023, 1:00 PM, Posted by Najaf Ahmad
"Having the courage to create change and engage in authentic conversations about syst ...
Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 4:10PM
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Speech
It was a stormy night and the weather was bad, but the turnout was not. People had gathered to hear Martin Luther King Jr., who was back in Memphis to offer inspiration for an ongoing struggle that had celebr ...
Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 3:20PM
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech Full Text and Video
BY JESSICA KWONG ON 4/4/18 AT 4:30 AM E
April 4, 2018, marks 50 years since the assassination of American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. The reverend, who was sho ...
Posted Monday, January 16th 2023 at 2:46PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed ...
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