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Rev. Jesse Jackson stands on the motel balcony on Feb. 14, 2018, the location where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. in 1968.
The Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Howard County is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Celebration, featuring appearances from civil rights leaders Jessie Jackson Jr ...
Mary Ellen Ford was a 21-year-old cook at Memphis’ Lorraine Motel in April 1968, when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. checked in to the Tennessee motel for the last time.
Jesse Jackson has been fighting for equal rights for decades. However, following his appearance at the 2024 DNC, ... (SCLC) ...
“Hoops, Hopes & Dreams” may be a short film, but it has a lot of big ideas. At its core, it’s about how two leaders - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama - both made inroads in ...
“Hoops, Hopes & Dreams” may be a short film, but it has a lot of big ideas. At its core, it’s about how two leaders — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama — both made inroads ...
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Organizations in Jackson County are gearing to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The official holiday honoring King is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are some 2025 events ...