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Chicago author Jonathan Eig wins Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking biography of Martin Luther ...
Chicago Tribune· 1 day agoChicago historian Jonathan Eig won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography for “King: A Life,” his 2023...
Community pillar Eddie McAllister receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial award
KRCR TV Redding· 22 hours agoThe 2024 Human and Civil Rights Awards has awarded Redding native Eddie McAllister the Dr. Martin ...
Confederate Memorial Day is in May. Here's what to know about the controversial 'holiday.'
Greenville News via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoIn Texas, the holiday is known as Confederate Heroes' Day and is held on January 19. Workers receive...
'Not every day you see a house come down the street': Home tied to MLK relocated to West Augustine
First Coast News· 2 days agoA historic St. Augustine house with ties to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was...
Former MLK library site becomes OSU Healthy Community Center on Columbus' Near East Side
Gannett via AOL· 20 hours ago"I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies,...
Longtime Lansing military surplus and camping goods retailer to retire, close business
Lansing State Journal via Yahoo Finance· 11 hours agoMartin Luther King Jr. Boulevard about a month ago. The store sells military uniforms, clothing,...
Always an educator: Retired Paulette Roberts takes teaching to a new level, named Woman of the Year...
The Republic News· 1 hour agoTwenty years after Paulette Roberts stepped out of a long-time, paid role as a classroom teacher, the 75-year-old Columbus resident remains a passionate educator. Since 2004, she has spent three-and-a-half ...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt is one of 11 permanent federal holidays observed in the U.S. The 10 other federal holidays...
Road Closings Announced For Armed Forces Day Parade And Gran Fondo Hincapie Bike Race
The Chattanoogan· 6 days agoThe 75th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade will take place Friday, and begin on Market Street at the intersection of Martin Luther
Plans announced for 2024 Rochester Juneteenth Festival
13WHAM Rochester· 12 hours agoRochester, N.Y. The city is preparing to celebrate its rich African American heritage.