Posts Tagged ‘dr. martin luther king jr.’
Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Georgia governor Democratic candidate and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Georgia politician was chosen because of her work to promote…
Read MoreStevie Wonder asks Joe Biden to address US race issues in open letter to MLK
Steve Wonder paid tribute to his hero Dr. Martin Luther Jr. once again and this year he spoke an open letter to the slain Civil Rights leader. During the four-minute…
Read MoreWatch Live: March on Washington 2020
Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock says God can handle our tough questions
The Rev. Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock is the senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Warnock is married to Oulèye…
Read MoreAtlanta bred Vince Phillips reps some of the the biggest names in hip hop
Vincent Phillips is an Atlanta native and entertainment attorney. He is a partner at Arrington & Phillips Attorneys at Law and has represented Kevin Gates, DC Young Fly, Grand Hustle, NBA…
Read MoreComcast and NBCUniversal pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Each year on the third Monday during the month of January, people gather around the world to honor the legacy of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King…
Read MoreMLK 5K Walk and Run brings out the best of Atlanta
The MLK 5K Walk and Run is among many events that bring the community together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, Jan. 15, Chip Owens…
Read MoreShaun King launches plan to boycott injustice and police brutality
Upon taking the very informative guided tour at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, one can’t help but be struck by what a sacrifice it must have…
Read MoreKiller Mike endorses Bernie Sanders, calls him an ‘extension of Dr. King’
Atlanta-based rapper and activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render endorsed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president at a rally on Monday, Nov. 23 in Atlanta. After spending the evening together — with…
Read MoreRemembering Dr. King: King’s Last Speech
Conclusion of Famous Mountaintop Speech by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.
Read MoreDr. Cornel West visits Chicago to talk about ‘The Radical King’
Almost everyone would agree that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man who worked tirelessly to right many of the grave injustices that Blacks faced during the civil rights era. However,…
Read MoreRev. Jesse Jackson talks ‘Selma,’ the millions march movement, and Dr. King’s unfinished agenda
Since 1975, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s PUSH Excel has promoted academic excellence by working with large corporations to create opportunities, transform the lives of students and improve communities. The program has received…
Read MoreDirector Ava DuVernay on the King family’s reaction to ‘Selma’
To say that director Ava DuVernay has faced hurdles in bringing the civil rights drama, Selma, to the big screen is an understatement. After being the third director brought on…
Read More‘Selma’ voted top film of 2014 by AAFCA
Selma, the first studio film to center around Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the big winner among the critics representing the African-American Film Critics Association also known as the…
Read MoreOprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo attend special ‘Selma’ screening
A special screening was held for the upcoming MLK Jr. film Selma at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco followed by a Q-and-A with director-executive producer, Ava DuVernay, producers Oprah Winfrey, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner,…
Read MoreSCLC’s Charles Steele Jr. leading fight for fair play
Charles Steele Jr. is president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was co-founded by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he…
Read MoreGlenn Murray, CEO of 220 Communications, leading by example
Please describe your leadership style. I try to lead by example, there is nothing that anyone on my team does that I wouldn’t do if I had to. But I…
Read MoreDr. Maya Angelou remembers MLK’s humor
Exclusive interview with U.S. Congressman John Lewis
On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2014, at St. Luke Community U.M.C., the congregation witnessed living history. We were blessed with profound words from Congressman John Lewis, the man who talked, walked…
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