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History Today: How Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated and its lasting impact on the civil rights movement
Dr Martin Luther King Jr, a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His ...
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At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Both organizations were founded by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. Attendees at the breakfast included Chicago ...
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55 Years Later: Witness to the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Told Her Story
This story is about what it was like to witness the death of Martin Luther King at the Lorraine ... Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson — were not names with national recognition. But they grew in ...
Deseret News archives: Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated on this day in 1968
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin ...
2. 5 Martin Luther King, Jr. movies to watch to honor the civil rights leader
American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader ...
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Hundreds gather to honor Dr. King at annual interfaith breakfast
CHICAGO — Days before the nation commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin ... Jesse Jackson and former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. “I know when we think about Dr. King ...
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: National Civil Rights Museum to celebrate MLK's legacy
The National Civil Rights Museum will host a ceremony to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s ...