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Inside the 'Martin Luther King Junior: The Hero Whose Dream Changed America' Special Issue

Inside the 'Martin Luther King Junior: The Hero Whose Dream Changed America ' Special Issue - The special issue takes a look back at a nation that was torn apart by slavery and years of inequality and remembers the men and women who paved the way for King to build his legacy. The issue follows Dr. King's journey as he changed the course of history. It features more than 150 rare personal ...

How America has — and hasn't — changed since Martin Luther King's death, in 11 charts

How America has — and hasn't — changed since Martin Luther King's death, in 11 charts - Exactly 50 years after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., America is still far from his dream. Across measures ranging from criminal justice issues to economic well-being, black Americans still lag far behind white Americans . In some cases, there has been progress since the civil rights era and King's ...

Martin Luther King Jr. on Foreign Policy and Inequality

Martin Luther King Jr. on Foreign Policy and Inequality - The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gestures and shouts to his congregation in Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. on April 30, 1967 as he urges America to repent and abandon what he called its "Tragic, reckless adventure in Vietnam." Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a sermon at New York's ...

The King Effect In America: Celebrating Martin Luther King JR.

The King Effect In America: Celebrating Martin Luther King JR. ... due to alleged racial bias, inequality, or in some cases direct racism. View article...

Tweets About The Martin Luther King Jr. Ram Super Bowl Commercial Prove That It's Highly ...

Tweets About The Martin Luther King Jr. Ram Super Bowl Commercial Prove That It's Highly ... - Truly, Martin Luther King Jr. fought to end racism in America , and the current instances of inequality and modern-day racism are so fraught and vivid that it's clear this probably isn't what he imagined his words would be used for. And The King Center clarified that on Twitter, as well, writing that they had ...

Dr. King believed America was 'sick.' Trump's America is deathly ill.

Dr. King believed America was 'sick.' Trump's America is deathly ill. - Many Democrats, on the other hand, seem to think that Trumpism can be countered by an economic message that doesn't address the deep connections between our historical inequality and the rise of white supremacy. If King was right, America faces a challenge today more fundamental and more ...

King's Dream Included Economic Equality, Too

King's Dream Included Economic Equality, Too -  American history rightly honors King as one of the most celebrated civil rights leaders. Growing up, I remember learning about his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. In school, my teachers always highlighted him as a peaceful, non-violent protester against segregation, and a preacher who promoted ...

LGBT contingent marches in D.C. King Day parade | Washington ...

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LGBT contingent marches in D.C. King Day parade | Washington ... With city residents watching from the sidewalks, the LGBT contingent joined other parade goers in walking about two miles along Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., which passes through neighborhoods in Southeast and Southwest Washington. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Homeless man stabs three in Sayreville Burger King

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Homeless man stabs three in Sayreville Burger King : " SAYREVILLE -- An apparently homeless man armed with a six-inch steak knife randomly stabbed three customers at a Burger King in Sayreville on Saturday, ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com "

The Russian lawyer who met with Trump Jr. called liberalism 'a f--king disorder' and criticised 'p---y ...

The Russian lawyer who met with Trump Jr. called liberalism 'a f--king disorder ' and criticised 'p---y ... - In particular, she pushed the far-right conspiracy theory that the march was organised by Hamas and said that “liberalism is a f–king mental disorder .”.

LGBTQ Community Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

LGBTQ Community Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. - The LGBTQ community -- from out entertainers and politicians to national nonprofits -- took to social media to honor Dr. King and his teachings.

Larry King Talks Gay Rights, 2016 Presidential Election On The Rubin Report

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Larry King Talks Gay Rights, 2016 Presidential Election On The Rubin Report  - Larry King spoke at length about the lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) rights movement in a candid discussion with Dave Rubin of The ...

Martin Luther King's daughter is wrong

Martin Luther King's daughter is wrong   - The self-proclaimed keepers of Martin Luther King Jr.'s flame have never shied away from expressing their bigotry toward the LGBTQ community and ...

UW study finds LGBTQ older adults in Seattle/King County face higher health risks

UW study finds LGBTQ older adults in Seattle/King County face higher health risks  - The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer ( LGBTQ ) older adults in Seattle and King County is expected to double by 2030, and ...

Rep. Steve King: LGBT individuals can hide orientation from ...

Rep. Steve King: LGBT individuals can hide orientation from ... Steve King (R-OH) on Wednesday said that LGBT individuals could hide their sexual orientation from employers to prevent being unjustly terminated. “How do you know someone's sexual orientation?” he said in response to a question by ...

America loves to praise Martin Luther King Jr. But we ignore his message

America loves to praise Martin Luther King Jr. But we ignore his message -  Americans too often praise the man while ignoring the message. ... King balanced a scathing indictment against war, racism, poverty , and materialism ...

America needs more leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

America needs more leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. The nation — both blacks and whites ...

The Dalai Lama Says Gay Marriage Is OK During Larry King Interview

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The Dalai Lama Says Gay Marriage Is OK During Larry King Interview   - After talking about human rights violations with regards to LGBT individuals, especially in Russia, King asked the Dalai Lama, "What about same sex  ...

HRC Celebrates the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

HRC Celebrates the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  - In honor of Dr. King's legacy, HRC will be working with members and supporters nationwide to address the challenge of LGBTQ youth homelessness ...

Former Archbishop of Canterbury is homophobic, say King's students

Former Archbishop of Canterbury is homophobic, say King's students Students at King's College London have accused Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, of being homophobic and condemned his recent comments on gay marriage as “outdated, hurtful and offensive”. The student union is campaigning to have ...