Keyword: Martin Luther King Jr.
10 results total, viewing 1 - 10
America will soon mark 60 years since the March on Washington. On Aug. 28, 1963, some 250,000 people gathered peacefully at the Lincoln Memorial . . . more
An unexpected winter sun streamed through the stained-glass window of the synagogue at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Temple Israel annex in Merrick, throwing colors on the guests who filled the … more
The most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday we will honor this year on Jan. 15, not only spoke those lofty … more
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was designated by Congress in 1994 as the first and only federal holiday observed as a national day of service. more
The Black Lives Matter movement continues to be hotly debated, as it has been since its inception. Many of its detractors criticize its use of protests, its language, its focus on black lives and their relationship to the rest of society, even . . . more
Moneta Sleet Jr. took one of the most famous photographs in American history, of a black-veiled, grief-stricken Coretta Scott King at the funeral of her slain husband, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. . . . more
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a saying: “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” For King, service to others was the highest form of humanity. more
Small story: I was on a trip to Indonesia, and spent the morning hiking on exotic Komodo Island. When I returned to the ship . . . more
Sixth-graders at Roland Chatterton Elementary School learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before his birthday is observed as a national holiday on Jan. 21. more
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated throughout the weekend with a variety of events. more
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.