Atlanta students arrive in DC for MLK Memorial dedication
by USA Today
The students from the Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy in Atlanta live in one of the geographical centers of the civil rights movement. The Rev. Bernice King, daughter of their school's namesake and Martin Luther King Jr., visits so regularly that the girls call her a big sister.
MLK Memorial events begin in Washington, D.C.
by Erika Facey-Palmer
A formal dinner Wednesday honoring global leaders for peace will commence five days of events for the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. The memorial will be dedicated on Sunday, Aug. 28, the 48th anniversary of Dr. King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on MLK Memorial
by Lionel Moise
Now 79 years old, former Atlanta Mayor and UN Ambassador Andrew Young often looks at pictures in his home recounting his precious time with the man remembered as the father of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Columbia Run- Off Election Takes Place Today
April 17, 2012
| WLTX -
WARD 33 Martin Luther King Memorial Park, 2300 Green St. WARD 34 Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Rd. BLUFF * * w/Ward 5 Pacific Memorial Park, 200 Wayne St. BRANDON Annie...
MLK's children mark 44th anniversary of his death
April 04, 2012
| KXTV - News Local
King's death was also marked by wreath-layings at his Atlanta gravesite, the renaming of a section of a Memphis street in his honor, and a candlelight vigil at the new MLK Memorial ...
Vigil Set for MLK Memorial to Mark Assassination
April 04, 2012
| WMAZ -
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A candlelight vigil is planned at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington to mark the anniversary of the civil rights leader's assassination 44...
Columbia's Municipal Elections Polling Places:
April 02, 2012
| WLTX -
WARD 33 Martin Luther King Memorial Park, 2300 Green St. WARD 34 Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Rd. ARDINCAPLE * * w/Ward 3 Reformation Lutheran Church, 1118 Union St....
Blue Wahoos stadium parking: Pay $ 10 or take a walk
April 04, 2012
| The Pensacola News Journal
'' They can park near us, all the way up near the Martin Luther King memorial,'' said Nick Schuck, Emerald Coast Tours owner.'' It would give them about an hour or so after...
Park Service To Remove Inscription On MLK Memorial
February 11, 2012
| DigTriad.com -
Washington, D.C. -- The National Park Service announced plans Friday to remove an inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and replace it with a full quotation from...
Letters to the editor
March 05, 2012
| Democrat & Chronicle
Second was the TV Channel 21 live broadcast of the White House MLK memorial concert, including most memorably vocal artist Smokey Robinson singing,'' Has anyone seen my friend...
LIST: Events Planned At MLK Memorial For MLK Day
January 12, 2012
| WUSA-TV -
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- A series of events are going on at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in D.C. starting on Friday. This list comes to us from the National Park Service:...
MLK Memorial rep opposes changing quote
February 12, 2012
| USA Today
The head of the fundraising organization for the MLK Memorial opposes the government's decision to correct a shortened quote at the site. ...
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Four bloggers from Clark Atlanta University -- Darrin Wright, David Brown, Katie Watson and Taylor Stowers -- will be visiting the nation's capitol for this historic event and offering their perspectives on the dedication and the surrounding events.
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