Tag Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Dr. King

Posted on January 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Today is when we celebrate the National Birthday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Happy Birthday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Thank You.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by rikyrah

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Google Doodle from today, and the explanation behind it. Roxbury artist creates Google Doodle for MLK Day By Linda Matchan GLOBE STAFF JANUARY 19, … Continue reading →

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Photos| Let Freedom Ring| MOW50th Anniversary

Posted on August 28, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Let Freedom Ring |The 50th Anniversary March on Washington

Posted on August 28, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Reuters – An address by President Barack Obama and nationwide bell-ringing will cap celebrations on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King’s landmark “I have a dream” speech. Obama will speak during the “Let Freedom … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread |

Posted on April 6, 2013 by rikyrah

Martin Luther King on Self-Determination and Self-Love

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Video | Rachel Maddow On SCOTUS & Voting Rights Act & HISTORY!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by rikyrah

Worth watching. The segment speaks for itself. Interview with Rep. John Lewis- Scalia has opened old wounds with his racists remarks. YOUR WASTED VOTE?

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread | Fleetwood Mac Week!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! Clasic Rock is in my blood. It’s just that plain and simple. And Fleetwood Mac is one of theose bands that brings the goods. Mick Fleetwood is the Consummate DRUMMER. “BIG LOVE” AND “DREAMS” And speaking … Continue reading →

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2013 Inaugural Parades & Balls! WE THE PEOPLE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by rikyrah

Supporters fill the bleachers and take photographs as U.S. President Barack Obama’s motorcade travels from the White House to the U.S. Captiol along Pennsylvania Avenue Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) HERE’S THE SCHEDULE FOR … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Tribute: Celebrating The Dream..

Posted on January 21, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (or “The Great March on Washington“, as styled in a sound recording released after the event)[1][2] was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history [3] and … Continue reading →

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Photos: Rallies remembering Dr. King & Trayvon Martin

Posted on April 4, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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