Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the life and work of one of history’s most profound leaders. In Mississippi, a state deeply woven into the fabric of the Civil …

Mar 18, 2024 · Martin Luther King Jr. wept at what he saw in Marks, Mississippi. He came as part of his Poor People’s Campaign, visiting impoverished places in the nation. Tears came to his …

Jan 21, 2019 · As our nation pauses today to honor the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we share some of King’s most memorial quotes that reference Mississippi. “The …

Martin Luther King Jr. chose Marks, Mississippi, as the birthplace of a movement to help the nation's poor. But like many rural towns, it has been left behind.

The future of the United States of America may well be determined here, in Mississippi, for it is here that Democracy faces its most serious challenge. Can we have government in Mississippi …

In his statement before the credentials committee, Martin Luther King, Jr., expressed support for the MFDP delegates, calling them “the true heirs of the tradition of Jefferson and Hamilton” …

Jan 19, 2025 · MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and …

Jan 20, 2025 · The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.

Jan 18, 2010 · Home › African American History › Martin Luther King Jr. in Mississippi. By ELMalvaney on January 18, 2010 • ( 0 ) Holy Child Jesus School Gymnasium, Canton, site of …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21, is celebrated by Americans each year to remember and recognize the life and work of the man. Martin Luther King Jr., however, represents far more …