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Martin Luther King Jr reminds us that we can all make a difference
The preacher and civil rights activist tells us that we can all live and work together to make society a better place.
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60 years after Malcolm X assassination, ‘it’s time to wake up’
His image, peering through curtains while holding a rifle, is iconic, seared into the collective memory of Black America. His ...
Pete Seeger and Me: Remembering the man, the music, and his legacy
Anyone aiming to understand folk musician Pete Seeger and his undying belief that music can make the world a better place should read this Inquirer essay from 1998.
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham
ONE OF THOSE EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGED OUR STATE AND COUNTRY. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. GROWING UP IN ATLANTA, EXPERIENCING RACIAL INJUSTICE DAILY FUELED HIS DESIRE FOR CHANGE IN THE WORLD. HE AND ...
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When Martin Luther King Jr. Paid For Julia Roberts’ Birth—The Untold Story That Left Fans Stunned
The world discovered that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped cover the hospital bill for America’s Sweetheart herself – Julia Roberts. It sounds like something straight out ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. and the shared dream of Latino and Black communities in the U.S.
Our separate struggles are really a struggle for freedom, dignity and humanity." The quote is part of a telegram sent by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to civil rights activist Cesar Chavez in late ...
The Independent14d
Why Shakur Stevenson opponent was pulled out from fight as late replacement announced
Floyd Schofield Jr has been pulled from his blockbuster WBC lightweight world title fight against Shakur Stevenson on Saturday with Josh Padley confirmed as a late replacement. But the 22-year-old ...
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Shakur Stevenson's Fight Prediction Adds To Saga With Floyd Schofield Jr.
Things took an unfortunate turn for Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield Jr. on Tuesday. Schofield Jr. (18-0, 12 KOs) was pulled from the bout vs. Stevenson by the British Boxing Board of Control ...
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Penn State's Quinton Martin Jr., Corey Smith Seek to Stand Out in a Crowded Backfield
However, Penn State’s younger backs, notably Quinton Martin Jr. and Corey Smith, might have to wait in the wings for another season. Meanwhile, the position is stacked with seven scholarship ...
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Mae Martin on their debut album: “It seems like a rogue pivot, but I’ve written music since I was a teenager”
Martin’s musical talent might surprise those who are more acquainted with their stand-up, but music has been a life-long hobby for the Canadian. From singing Elliott Smith covers in their ...
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Briton Padley steps in to face world champion Stevenson
Briton Josh Padley will fight WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson on Saturday in Saudi Arabia after Floyd Schofield Jr was forced to withdraw. Schofield Jr was removed from the world title ...