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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(AP Photo/Chick Harrity) The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor ...
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Why Prayers at Presidential Inauguration Should Not Be Political Endorsements
Americans do not have a king, but do not lack for guidance in the public invocation of religion. Abraham Lincoln showed the ...
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University of Evansville reflect on leadership in symbolic march event
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several people celebrated his legacy at the University of Evansville on Monday ...
King never gave up his righteous fight, an example for all to follow
As the inauguration and MLK Day converged, Trump’s nod to the civil rights leader was smothered in a speech of grievance.
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Metro Detroit warming centers: Where to stay warm during frigid week
With dangerous cold settling in, warming centers are open to help those who need a comfortable place to wait out the subzero temperatures. See a list here: ...
MLK’s iconic ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ remains powerful today. Here’s why.
King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' is not just a seminal document of American civil rights. It's a masterpiece of ...