Thankfully, “Great Americans Day" is a no-go.
A Republican lawmaker from Georgia, who was criticized last week for saying the Ku Klux Klan was not racist, has now withdrawn his name from several bills he sponsored to honor the Confederacy.
Today, we rightfully honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His powerful voice summoned the non-violent protest of the infringement of civil rights of the African-American community.
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Wyatt T Walker, former Chief of Staff for Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the last freedom fighters of the civil rights movement, discuses his first experience with Dr King and how he tried to talk him out of doing the I Have A Dream Speech. Click The Picture […]
This day does not only celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday but the whole movement; the movement that includes equal rights and equality. Today reminds us of the spiritual guidance of the man in which this national holiday is celebrated. His speeches and quotes gave hope and inspiration. Thank You Martin Luther King for being righteous, […]
Richmond, VA – On January 17, 2011, the United States of America will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s life, teachings and legacy through service. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What […]
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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: […]
Richmond Public Schools is hosting the 21st Annual Martin Luther king, Jr. Drill Meet today at the Arthur Ashe Center. The meet started at 7am and will run until 5pm. Some 1,500 Junior ROTC Cadets from Richmond, new York and South Carolina will be competiting. It is free and open to the public.
Washington D.C.– Ahead of celebrations of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, some local officials got an up close and personal tour of the memorial statue being built in his honor.
