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Police and the Atlantans are reacting with outrage over the placement of four Confederate flags at Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center yesterday. The obvious racially inflammatory act is considered by many to be a hate crime, a desecration of Dr. Martin L. King Jr.’s legacy, and an attempt at intimidation. Atlanta police were…

Artist Andy Davis was handpicked by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to create the statue of Dr. Martin L. King Jr., earlier this month. Davis had created many high profile sculptures throughout the state and his appointment was held in high regard for creating the MLK Jr. statue that will stand on the grounds of…

Many people have allied themselves with the message and the mission of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. when it comes to racial harmony. But some are missing an important underlying part of his message that still resonates in today’s economic empowerment for Black Americans.

In the wake of racial violence erupting across the United States, in Georgia a decision was made to honor a man of peace. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced that a decision has been reached on the artist who will design the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue that will be erected in front of the…

Conclusion of Famous Mountaintop Speech by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

The Rev. Otis Moss III has been in Chicago for several years now. Having assumed the role of leadership at Trinity United Church of Christ, he has begun to carve out his own identity as both pastor and community advocate in a city known for being cold, both in winter and to new leadership. The foundation…

After Dr. King spent the summer of 1966 in Chicago, he was forever impacted by what he called the most segregated city in America. Chicago natives are all too familiar with the city’s less than stellar record regarding race and the dynamics that come along with it. We tout ourselves as a city of neighborhoods,…

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” He was flawed and human. And sometimes scared. And perhaps, occasionally weak. And yet, he remained ideal and omnipotent. And still fearless. And formidable. And his abundance lay in…

Every January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights icon is one of the most important figures of the 20th century — an eloquent, passionate and committed man who forced this country to confront its own hypocrisy and helped galvanize his people as they were demanding change. But…

At the time of his death, the fire in Dr. King’s belly was only beginning to rise. As you listen to this last segment, pay attention to the tenor in his voice and substance of his talk. Dr. King challenged individuals to do what was right over what was comfortable. For this, he gave his…

It was Aug. 31, 1967, in Chicago, during the opening of the National Conference on New Politics. The conference was a diverse cultural and political gathering that included White leftists and Black Militants, all convened by the idea of enhancing the “reform” movement that had begun to sweep the nation. The Vietnam War was in…

One of the most dynamic leaders of the American Civil Rights Era comes face to face with his own legacy, and that of his beloved protégé, in a powerful new theater production. “Only Just A Minute,” written by Aaron Henne, juxtaposes the lives of scholar Benjamin E. Mays with that of charismatic young leader Martin…

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…

Mary Scanlon had no idea a $3 purchase from a Goodwill store in Phoenix would turn out to be a rare link to the Civil Rights movement’s most revered leader. Last April, Scanlon was at the thrift store when she spotted a pile of 35 vintage reel-to-reel tapes, including one labeled with the Rev. Martin…

The King estate is suing King’s daughter, Bernice King. The reason? Martin King III and Dexter King want their father’s traveling Bible and Nobel Peace Prize, so they can sell the items. At least that is what Bernice King has released in a statement: “On Jan. 20, as we observed my father’s 85th birthday and…

Rapper Rick Ross joined much of the world in reflecting on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this past weekend. The Maybach Music Group founder spoke to Revolt TV about the civil rights icon, and revealed a conversation that he’d had with an older gentleman about Dr. King.

As we formally celebrate the King Holiday on Jan. 20, 2014, rolling out spoke with black educators, businessmen and other leaders about their thoughts on this King holiday: “Sometimes the most revolutionary action we can undertake is the least glamorous and exciting, like teaching children to read and think. But, those are the acts that…

Once again the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright let the entire world know how much he dislikes President Obama. This time the forum was at the Chicago Teachers Union birthday breakfast honoring the MLK holiday. When it was time for Wright to take the podium, all recording devices and cameras were cleared from the room. A…

Martin Luther King Jr was not only an African-American Civil Rights Movement leader but he led a life of inspiration and motivation to others. He spoke in front of thousands of people and even if you were not alive to hear him speak in person his words still ring true now. Listed below are 10 famous…