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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 evening was emceed by actors Ted Lange and Donna Biscoe, and included performances by some of Yolanda’s favorite entertainers, including Theresa Hightower, Jonathan Slocumb, Milkshake Mayfield…

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 American masterpiece “Revelations” and the Atlanta premiere of Matthew Rushing’s ODETTA, a tribute to the legendary singer and activist known as the “voice of the…

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 that tangible evidence of his existence is still preserved and has significant emotional and historic impact for not only the King family but the entire…

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 board, having to redo the script, literally begging Oprah Winfrey to be a part of the project, and having to write the Dr. King-esque speeches…

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 Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Common, Giovanni Ribisi, Tessa Thompson, Niecy Nash, Lorraine Toussaint, Omar Dorsey, Andre Holland, Henry Sanders, Wendell Pierce, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Root, Corey…

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.

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 second Inauguration swearing in ceremony. But she also used a press conference at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church to put her brothers, Martin Luther King…

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 Taylor, Jeff Johnson and Martin Luther King III were on hand to speak on the severity of the case. Johnson was found dead and rolled…

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 the greatest leaders of the civil movement, Dr. Martin Luther King. Unfortunately, this day was overshadowed by a lawsuit filed by Martin Luther King’s children,…

Martin Luther King III Speaks On His Famous Father

Junkanoo Band Greets Martin Luther III

Bimini Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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. That seemingly exorbitant price tag was paid to Intellectual Properties Management Inc., the organization under control of Dexter King, the youngest son of the civil…

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 member, brought its most prominent member back to life by christening his historic memorial on the National Mall during a private ceremony overlooking the Potomac…

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 father’s biggest dreams: media ownership. Martin Luther King III and Ambassador Andrew Young have joined forces to launch a broadcast TV network aimed at African…