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Apr 4, 2024, 2:34 PM
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King family visits Memphis on 56th anniversary of MLK Jr.'s assassination
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King, visited Memphis to mark the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.Apr 4, 2024, 2:34 PM
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Feb 22, 2024, 3:49 PM
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'Disgusting': MLK monument vandalized in Denver park during Black History Month
A monument honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. created by the nation's first Black astronaut-turned-sculpture was vandalized in a Denver park.Feb 22, 2024, 3:49 PM
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Jan 22, 2024, 2:03 PM
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Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 62
Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., died Monday from prostate cancer, according to The King Center.Jan 22, 2024, 2:03 PM
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Jan 16, 2024, 12:32 PM
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Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK's legacy, continuing battle for civil rights
The Georgia senator and priest spoke with ABC News Live's Linsey Davis about the state of civil rights in the country.Jan 16, 2024, 12:32 PM
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Jan 16, 2023, 6:14 PM
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Biden, Harris and thousands of DC residents celebrate MLK at local events
On Monday, thousands gathered at the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in southeast Washington, D.C., for the city's annual peace walk and paradeJan 16, 2023, 6:14 PM
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Jan 15, 2023, 8:43 AM
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Sculpture commemorates Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston
Officials in Boston unveiled a sculpture commemorating Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King.Jan 15, 2023, 8:43 AM
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Jan 15, 2023, 12:42 PM
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Biden reflects on MLK in sermon at his Atlanta church: 'Progress is never easy, but it's always possible'
Biden will speak at Ebenezer Church on Sunday, which would have been King's 94th birthday.Jan 15, 2023, 12:42 PM
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Jan 16, 2023, 4:07 AM
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Don't forget these women who helped propel the civil rights movement
"For every name we know, there are scores of names we don’t know because of sexism."Jan 16, 2023, 4:07 AM
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Jan 17, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Harris emphasizes urgent need for voting rights legislation in MLK Day remarks
Vice President Kamala Harris demanded action on voting rights Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.Jan 17, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Jan 17, 2022, 11:37 AM
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Black church preservation project gets $20 million donation on MLK Day
On MLK Day, a Black church preservation project from the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that it received a $20 million donation.Jan 17, 2022, 11:37 AM
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Apr 4, 2019, 3:37 AM
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Martin Luther King Jr: Inspirational quotes
On the day the nation celebrates the civil rights leader's birthday, here are some of his most inspiring words.Apr 4, 2019, 3:37 AM
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Jun 15, 2020, 12:55 PM
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Rita Moreno recounts watching Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in person
Rita Moreno recalled how she was present during Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and how it affects her to this day.Jun 15, 2020, 12:55 PM
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Jun 8, 2020, 4:13 AM
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Legendary debate coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, who taught MLK, dies at 100
Legendary Texas Southern University debate coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman has died at 100, the university has announced.Jun 8, 2020, 4:13 AM
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Jan 21, 2020, 3:27 PM
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FBI, which conducted surveillance on MLK, sees backlash after social media post
The FBI, which once conducted targeted surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., caused a firestorm on social media after posting a tribute honoring the iconic leader.Jan 21, 2020, 3:27 PM
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Jan 20, 2020, 5:08 AM
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MLK Day 2020: What to know about the civil rights icon’s legacy
The nation pauses to celebrate what would have been Rev. King's 91st birthday.Jan 20, 2020, 5:08 AM
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Apr 4, 2019, 3:40 AM
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Inside the international manhunt for Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer
Breaking down the FBI's massive operation and the various leads.Apr 4, 2019, 3:40 AM
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Apr 4, 2019, 3:28 AM
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What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.Apr 4, 2019, 3:28 AM
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Jan 16, 2017, 4:40 AM
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Through a Photographer's Lens: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
Photographer Steve Schapiro reflects on his past work.Jan 16, 2017, 4:40 AM
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Jan 22, 2019, 1:20 AM
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Ta-Nehisi Coates and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discuss Martin Luther King Jr. and what's next for America
The noted author and the congresswoman discuss the civil rights icon.Jan 22, 2019, 1:20 AM
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Jan 21, 2019, 9:14 AM
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Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. in speech competition: 'What you started, we are going to finish it'
"What you started, we are going to finish it," one student said.Jan 21, 2019, 9:14 AM
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Apr 3, 2018, 4:58 AM
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At 86, Andrew Young recalls horror of witnessing moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis
Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr.Apr 3, 2018, 4:58 AM
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Apr 3, 2018, 4:05 AM
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When I heard Martin Luther King was shot, I thought: 'Maybe he'll survive': Reporter's Notebook
It is impossible to describe what he meant to black Americans while he lived.Apr 3, 2018, 4:05 AM
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Apr 4, 2018, 9:07 AM
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter reflects 50 years after his assassination: 'We’re not where we’re supposed to be'
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago in Memphis.Apr 4, 2018, 9:07 AM
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Apr 5, 2018, 8:42 AM
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Dozens of celebs appear in Stevie Wonder's 'Dream Still Lives' video honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Stevie Wonder produced a new video featuring dozens of celebrities, musicians and political figures sharing their dreams for the world and themselves.Apr 5, 2018, 8:42 AM
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Apr 4, 2018, 12:33 PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. impersonator discovers life's calling through famous speeches
Stephon Ferguson travels around the world speaking in the voice of MLK.Apr 4, 2018, 12:33 PM
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Apr 1, 2018, 9:54 AM
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'never lost faith in the American dream': Andrew Young
King was assassinated 50 years ago this week.Apr 1, 2018, 9:54 AM
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Jan 15, 2018, 12:14 PM
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Rep. John Lewis on not meeting with Trump: Martin Luther King Jr. 'would have taken the same position I did'
Lewis, who boycotted Trump’s inauguration, says Martin Luther King Jr. “would have taken the same position I did.”Jan 15, 2018, 12:14 PM
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Jan 14, 2018, 11:03 PM
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'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A fifth-grade Texas, like Dr. King, has a dream.Jan 14, 2018, 11:03 PM
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Jan 12, 2018, 11:21 AM
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National parks free to all on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It's one of a handful days when all national parks are free.Jan 12, 2018, 11:21 AM
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Apr 4, 2017, 4:58 AM
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'...A powerful moral force': Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death
A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.’s most inspiring words on the 49th anniversary of his death.Apr 4, 2017, 4:58 AM
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Jan 16, 2017, 8:23 AM
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Coretta Scott King Speaks Out in Posthumous Memoir: 'This Family Was Chosen'
The wife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out in her posthumous memoir.Jan 16, 2017, 8:23 AM
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Jan 16, 2017, 11:08 AM
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Celebs, Politicians and Entrepreneurs Pay Tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many paying tribute to the late civil rights leader today.Jan 16, 2017, 11:08 AM
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