From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including the Forum of Peace in Rome, dedicated by Emperor Vespasian; the Library of ...
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Footsteps of Freedom: HES students explore historical landmarks
On February 7, 4th and 5th grade students from Hutto Elementary School (HES) embarked on a memorable Footsteps of Freedom ...
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THE KING CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MICROSOFT, LAUNCHES ‘RETHINK: THE SPECIAL SERIES’
Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ... along with representatives from ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta and The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, NY, ...
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Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
In 2022, Martin Luther King III, the son of the legendary slain ... Instead, I stayed at home in Atlanta. But I have since listened to his dream many times over the years. Every time, it brings ...
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Martin Luther King Jr’s family urges Trump to let them review assassination files first before release: ‘Personal loss’
Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in a deeply segregated America. As the son of a prominent pastor, King was exposed early to the concept of justice and ...
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Roland Martin Has An Interesting Take On The Declassification Of MLK Documents
Roland Martin provided an interesting take on President Donald Trump’s bold move to declassify documents on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King ... the former mayor of Atlanta and ambassador to the ...
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MLK’s family responds to Trump’s order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther ... Atlanta reported. The fatal shooting came after the FBI worked to undermine the minister’s anti-racial discrimination advocacy. An anonymous letter from the agency to King ...
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Trump orders records declassified on MLK, Kennedy assassinations
ATLANTA — On his fourth day in office as president, Donald Trump ordered records on the assassinations of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F.
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Fighting for a dream: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visits Syracuse in 1965
On the same day, the nation celebrated its annual tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King ... with Dr. King was instrumental in briging the iconic pastor from Atlanta, Georgia to the Salt ...
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Bernice King slams Sexyy Red over ‘distasteful’ use of MLK image
In 2006, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin led a citywide effort to buy a major collection of papers that belonged to King for $32 million. Known as the Morehouse College Rev. Martin Luther ...
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Bernice King holds moment of silence for unhoused man killed by bulldozer in Atlanta
Taylor’s death occurred just days before Atlanta’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, prompting calls for the city to honor King’s legacy by addressing homelessness with ...
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'An important day': Durham Museum honors Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders
Nelson Mandela Elementary Choir, Preston Love Jr. and others join the Durham Museum in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2024. On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr ...