Tag Archives: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

Open Thread | The President Visits Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

Posted on January 16, 2023 by rikyrah

It is the National Holiday for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate you, your love, and your legacy today. The world is better because of your commitment to justice, equity and true … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by rikyrah

Today is the national observance of the holiday celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for all you did for this country, Dr. King.   A thread of Dr. King in color, as we commemorate … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by rikyrah

Today marks the official federal holiday of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Thread A thread of Dr. King in color, as we commemorate his 91st birthday. #MLK91 #MLK #CorettaScottKing pic.twitter.com/xwxZ7PMSCG — The King Center (@TheKingCenter) … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by rikyrah

Today is the federal observance of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We used to have a President who observed a day of service to others on this day. But, we know that ended on January 20, … Continue reading →

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