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Renowned Black reverend and friend of MLK Jr., Rev. James D. Peters, Jr., dies
A longtime civil rights leader and personal friend of Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. James D. Peters, Jr., died on Saturday.
Gary presents MLK’s daughter with key to the city
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton presented King with Gary’s key to the city. Sen. Mark Spencer also read a proclamation from the state ...
David Oyelowo felt a calling to play Martin Luther King – but Selma's original director rejected him
From Martin Luther King to Coriolanus and gunslinger Bass Reeves, 49-year-old Brit David Oyelowo has become synonymous with ...
Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice
The 1965 rally featuring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. drew a crowd of 20,000. At Saturday’s event, several hundred ...
Denver civil rights leader passes away
DENVER — Reverend James D. Peters, Jr., a civil rights activist and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., passed away ...
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Non-profit Friends of Trees plants its millionth tree at its Portland headquarters
Community leaders and elected officials joined Friends of Trees staff as they planted the tree at their Portland headquarters along MLK Jr. Boulevard in Northeast Portland. Volunteers planted four ...
Television Academy Honors to Include ‘Genius: MLK/X,’ ‘We Will Dance Again,’ ‘Will & Harper’
MLK/X,” Paramount+’s “We Will Dance Again” and Netflix’s “Will & Harper” are among the programs set to be recognized by the ...
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Boston celebrates 60th anniversary of MLK Freedom Rally (photos)
King’s son, Martin Luther King III, gave a keynote speech ... And that is not sustainable, my friends.” He added, “Today, we’ve got to find a way to move forward, when everything appears to be being ...