Today is Dr Martin Luther King JR Day across the nation. On this Federal and state holiday Americans are reminded to reflect on the life and legacy of non-violence and justice. Volunteers are urged to find ways to help their communities. The King Center in Atlanta, GA is urging organizations and individuals around the world to […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that “Life’s most persistent and consistent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'” As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his birthday (January 15th) and the national day we observe it this year (January 20st), we ask this same question to each of you encouraging […]
RICHMOND, Va (KISS): The Living The Dream- Mass Meeting is now scheduled for Sunday, January 6 at 3:30 at Maggie Walker Governor’s School. Living the Dream Events Commemorating the Life & Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass Meeting Sunday, January 6, 3:30pm at The Maggie Walker Governor’s School, 1000 North Lombardy Street; Other […]
On August 6, 1965, a piece of legislation was signed that outlawed discriminatory voting practices that had been the culprit for widespead suppression of African American, Colored or Black voters in America. The language is clear under the 15 amendment, the Act prohibits states from imposing certain “voter qualifications or prerequisite” to vote or standard practice […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, JR was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was gunned down as he stood on the balcony of his hotel room at the Lorraine Hotel. A one-mile stretch road in Memphis is named in Dr. King’s honor today. While Dr. King felt his dream was a disaster because of […]
The King Holiday may be over but the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will honor Martin Luther King Day with a themed tea, “Coretta Scott King” Tea on Wednesday, February 1st, 1pm at Historic Magnolia Grange Plantation House Museum, 10201 Iron Bridge Road. Reservations are required, tickets $25. Call 804-796-1479 for details or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.
Tony Cosby as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Toney Cobb as Malcolm X, along with Ted “Fango” Moody as the Bodyguard in “The Meeting”, a fictitious meeting and conversation between Dr. King and Malcolm X. See them live Sunday, January 15, 2:30, at the Valentine Richmond History Center. Tony Cosby will also perform two of Dr. King’s famous […]
Monday: Jan. 17 10am, Mass Meeting at The Arthur Ashe Center, 3001 North Boulevard. 1pm, Worship Service at Sharon Baptist Church, 22 Leigh Street Henrico County: 9:30am, Church Service at St. Peter Baptust Church, 2040 Mountain Road, Glen Allen 11:30am, 25th Commemoration Celebration at Henrico High School Gymnasium, 302 Azalea Avenue Richmond Wednesday, Jan. 19: […]
