Obama Honors Dr. King on National Day of Service
National Day of Service projects across the country honoring Dr. Martin Luther King took steps forward to create a lasting culture of service.
The MLK Party
The life and times of one of America’s greatest Black civil rights leaders has been reduced to parties, picnics and parades.
City of Orlando Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events
Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission have announced a variety of events to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Dream, and the Reality
In America, whites have 20 times the wealth of African-Americans. So says census data. Not 20% more. Not twice as much. Twenty times as much. Specifically, the median household wealth for whites in 2009 was $113,149, and the median household wealth for African-Americans was $5,677.
Martin Luther King Was A Convict
The barbeque smoke permeated the Black community air on Martin Luther King’s birth date in 2012. Some people golfed, some were boating and many people participated in symbolic marches where they locked arms on one side with closet Klansmen and on the other side with neo-Nazis and walked a couple of blocks singing “We Shall Overcome”!
Would MLK Have Backed Obama’s Policies?
Dr. King would march against the wrongs of this nation and its politicians no matter what party affiliation they may have. President Barack Obama has done a lot of good for this country but he’s also made more than a few questionable decisions. As much as Martin Luther King Jr. would love Mr. Obama as a person, he would not like the politician. He would point out Obama’s failure to do more for the poor and working class as well as students and the rights of the LGBT community.
Thousands Celebrate MLK’s Legacy in Orlando
Even as activities continue to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., thousands of Central Floridians have already joined Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on the weekend to participate in several community events.
Scott must Honor MLK through Action, says Civil Rights Group
The Florida Civil Rights Association President J Willie David, III, is leading a statewide civil rights delegation, calling on Gov. Rick Scott to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., not merely through words, but more importantly through actions. David, who is leading a 15-member delegation of community leaders and activists, will attend a reception at the Governor’s Mansion later today, Monday, January 17.
ARE WE LIVING MLK’S DREAM?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared his vision long ago for a just society. Since his time African Americans and their nation have come a long way – but is it far enough? Much of the world is familiar with portions of the famous speech that Dr. King delivered on the steps of the Washington [...]
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