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The King Center honors Yolanda King’s 60th birthday
The King Center held an entertainment tribute in honor of the late Yolanda D. King’s 60th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in Freedom Hall in Atlanta. The celebratory…
Read MoreAlvin Ailey welcomes King family to opening night performance in Atlanta
Martin Luther King III and Andrea King, along with their daughter, Yolanda, visit with artistic director Robert Battle (and dancers) at the Fox Theatre following a performance of Alvin Ailey’s…
Read MoreKing siblings tone down the public fighting
There are few things that Black Americans as a collective hold dear in our hearts. One of these is the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. It is rare…
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 MoreHollywood elite, civil rights icons attend VIP ‘Selma’ screening
A special screening was held Saturday night celebrating Selma and honoring the legends who paved the way. Special guests included Oprah Winfrey, director Ava DuVernay and Selma cast including David…
Read MoreTom Joyner, Spike Lee attend Michael Brown’s funeral in Ferguson
The Michael Brown funeral drew more than 5,000 mourners. Among those in attendance were Bishop T.D. Jakes, Spike Lee, Tom Joyner and others.
Read MoreBernice King begs brothers not to sell Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize, Bible
Dr. Bernice King said she’ll reluctantly acquiesce to a judge’s order to hand over her father’s Nobel Peace Prize medal and his personal Bible that President Obama used during his…
Read MoreBlack leaders call for full investigation to find Kendrick Johnson’s killer
Several prominent leaders within the black community led a rally at the Georgia state capitol to demand an investigation on the death of Kendrick Johnson. On Dec. 11, MSNBC’s Goldie…
Read MoreThe controversial documentary ‘Contradiction’ questions correlation between high-praise and low productivity
Martin Luther King’s sons file lawsuit same day as 50th Anniversary of March
Martin Luther King Jr.’s children continue to fight over money The recent 50th anniversary march on Washington was a day where thousands gathered to celebrate the achievements of one of…
Read MoreMartin Luther King III Details His Father’s Impact on the Island of Bimini
Martin Luther King III Speaks On His Famous Father
Read MoreJunkanoo Band Welcomes Martin Luther King III to Bimini
Junkanoo Band Greets Martin Luther III
Read MoreThe Island of Bimini, Bahamas, Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Bimini Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read MoreDr. King’s Children Profiting From the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?
Before the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial could be built on the National Mall, the builders paid upwards of $800,000 to be able to use King’s words and images.…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Honored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: Photos
WASHINGTON – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was laid to rest in April 1968. But on Aug. 26, 2011, the Alpha Phi Alpha Greek fraternity, of which King was a…
Read MoreMLK III, Andrew Young Launching ‘Bounce TV’ Station
ATLANTA – On the 43rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death [April 4], the heir to Dr. King’s name and legacy announced he is living out one of his…
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