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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 dedication postponed due to Hurricane Irene
The dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington has been postponed indefinitely as Hurricane Irene bears down on the East Coast.
Congressman Lewis Prepares for MLK Memorial Dedication
by Erika Facey-Palmer & Brenda Wood
As the clock ticks down to the dedication of the MLK, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, Congressman John Lewis is crafting what he will say.
Students study Dr. King's writings before DC trip
by Donna Lowry
Students and staff at Atlanta Youth Academy can agree on one thing about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cathedral damage means King ceremony to relocate
Earthquake damage at the landmark Washington National Cathedral is forcing officials to seek a new site to hold dedication services for the memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
An inside look at the historic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
by Karyn Greer & Lionel Moise
On August 28, history will be made as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is dedicated in Washington, DC. It will be the first time a monument is dedicated to a civilian or to a person of color.
Thousands expected at unveiling of King memorial
by USA Today
Willie Bryant was just out of the Army when he heard about the March on Washington planned for Aug. 28, 1963. It struck a chord.
Civil Rights vets wrangle for VIP seating at King Memorial dedication
by Doug Richards
JT Johnson was a backstage organizer who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. He estimates he was jailed at least two dozen times.
Clark Atlanta students get chance of a lifetime
by Lionel Moise
11Alive's cameras were there as the President of Clark Atlanta University called four students to his office for a meeting Monday.
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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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