17 posts tagged “dr. martin luther king”

Conversation on Race

Apr 11, 2008
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Live Video on April 11, 2008 - Source MSNBC

I can testify to all of this as an African American female growing up in white prep schools. You gotta get these kids QUICK or your children will not understand or appreciate their history.

Please check out Kiri Davis, African American female filmmaker and her film, A Girl Like Me.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Last Speech - Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam

Apr 7, 2008
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Again, I love last.fm because I have met some brilliant young kids who teach me so much about how they have taught themselves about African American history.

My friend Michael who I correspond with shared this link to Dr. Martin Luther King's last speech which is
"Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam." (the video is provided by noncorporate news on youtube.com & this is their blog: http://freespeechinswampscott.blogspot.com/.

Thank you for sharing noncorporate news!! We are learning and very appreciative of you sharing the knowledge!!

And he has to know I HAVE NEVER seen this nor was I aware of the speech. No one knows everything! This is why you should be patient and receptive to learn!!

Get with it and get a last.fm account!

I am not employed with them but I swear it is one of the best web services on the web. If you do not have a www.last.fm then usually I do not want to deal with you. I want to know what you listen to! So get with it!! ;)

King - About the Show - History.com

Apr 6, 2008
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King: A Murder Conspiracy - Sunday, April 6 at 8/7 central

NAACP Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Apr 5, 2008
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[email I received from the NAACP]

Subject: NAACP Honors Dr. King's Legacy

Dear Friend,

Today, on the 40^th anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, the NAACP honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Forty years after his death, America has seen some progress in equality: educational opportunities have increased and workplaces and political leadership are more diverse. But when you consider these facts, it is very clear that we still have a long way to go.

African Americans represent just 12% of the overall population, yet almost 30% of those arrested are African American.^₁ And once arrested, African Americans are three times more likely to be incarcerated than whites.₂

The average net worth of white families is $70,000, compared to just $6,000 for African-American families.₃

African-American women are 10% less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than white women, but 36% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women.₄

Dr. King's involvement with the NAACP dates back to his work in Alabama in the 1950's, and the NAACP honored Dr. King with its most prestigious prize, the Spingarn Award. We were proud to work side by side with Dr. King, and to carry on our work today on behalf of all people of color.

Dr. King pushed America to fulfill its promise of equal rights for all. Today we should all honor his life and legacy by recommitting ourselves to keeping the dream alive.

Sincerely,

Dennis Courtland Hayes
Interim President

April 4, 2008

^{¹http://www.naacp.org/advocacy/justice/index.htm}

^{²http://www.naacp.org/advocacy/justice/index.htm}

^{³http://www.naacp.org/programs/economic/index.htm}

^{⁴ http://www.naacp.org/programs/health/index.htm}

Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy 40 Years Later

Apr 5, 2008
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King legacy 40 years later

As a native Washingtonian who was born in 1974 and grew up there, I can testify to the destruction. I did not see the U street area begin to look beautiful until recently. I remember vividly as a child not enjoying the U street area because it was gloomy and UGLY to me.

Now, it is AMAZING of the change. I am awe every time I go and visit. New apartment buildings, restaurants, stores, bookstores - it looks civilized and not some junk stop from a Sanford and Son rerun. I have to find some pictures to share.

Hopefully, Barack Obama will be our new President. I want CHANGE! ;)

Remarks by Senator Barack Obama on Martin Luther King Jr. - The Boston Globe

Apr 4, 2008

Remarks by Senator Barack Obama on Martin Luther King Jr. - The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/art...

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—As Mike said, today represents a tragic anniversary for our country. Through his faith, courage, and wisdom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved an entire nation. He preached the gospel of brotherhood; of equality and justice. That's the cause for which he lived --and for which he died forty years ago today. And so before we begin, I ask you to join me in a moment of silence in memory of this extraordinary American.

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Thursday, April 3, 2008 | PBS

Apr 3, 2008

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Thursday, April 3, 2008 | PBS

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Former SCLC Education Director Dorothy Cotton explains the role sexism played in the organizations of the civil rights movement. Dr. King's former attorney-speechwriter and author of What Would Martin Say, Clarence B. Jones, shares what he believes Dr. King would say about the man who killed him. **You can always subscribe to the podcast on iTunes if you miss a show!

I've lost my DAYUM mind again..but it's all good

Apr 2, 2008
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Well, I was pretty active on mog.com music blogging community as 2Serenity from June 2007 until January 2008 then I was MAD as the dickens because a BAMA ASS jumped on my page and decided to discredit a post I had done on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Not only was I annoyed but I was insulted. However, I deleted my profile there. But you know as soon as I deleted it, I regretted it.

When my god brother passed on February 2, 2008 my heart melted. Then, I thought of my friend on mog.com (crashpryor) who died in October 2007. I was crushed when he passed. So in memory of both of those beautiful souls, I said to myself let me reclaim my little space on mog.com. Even if I am not that active I just had to represent that I am not a quitter. Which I am not at all. I was just infuriated at this individual who wanted to discredit the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here is the post of what had happened if interested: Please DO NOT Joke about Dr. King's Legacy

Otherwise, I am back on mog.com as SerenityLife.

Felt good to return because I can continue to praise Amel Larrieux, Maxwell, Prince, AlexCuba, Taalam Acey and anyone else who I tend to adore. It's my way of saying thank you to them for giving me a reason to be happy when times may be hard! (Me listening to Amel now!)

[[[ ....POSITIVE POWER ....]]]

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Tuesday, April 1, 2008 | PBS

Apr 1, 2008

Tavis Smiley . Archives . Tuesday, April 1, 2008 | PBS

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Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles moved to Memphis, TN in '59 to pastor Monumental Baptist Church. A longtime activist, he was involved in the integration of the city's school system, restaurants, buses and other public accommodations. He worked with Dr. Martin Luther King in supporting the sanitation workers' strike, spending the last hour of King's life with him and witnessing his assassination. Kyles is a member of the National Civil Rights Museum Board of Directors and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. Also, Taylor Rogers who was a sanitation worker in 1968 will be a guest. He is the former president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employee's Memphis Branch for 20 years.

A Kid's Reaction to George Bush - Photo

Jan 23, 2008
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**Love my college friends. Sent to me this morning! I was cracking up!**

Subject: The photo that sums up a generation

The photo that sums up a generation

US President George W. Bush (C) leans over to talk with a girl (R) after Bush participated in a lesson for young children on the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during a tour of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC, 21 January 2008. By Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty.
Let the comments roll.

What do you think her caption should be in this pic? Let's start it off..
1. I know this sucker ain't touching me right now, is he?? (VC)

2. Uh..ain’t I a little young to be an intern? (PH)

3. N***a Please! (PG)