Playing in Coretta Scott King Classic ‘special moment’ for Maryland women’s basketball
Maryland’s participation in the Coretta Scott King Classic is an opportunity to honor the family legacy and emphasize women’s ...
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Today is MLK Day – How to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. | VIDEO
MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and ...
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...
Martin Luther King III urges return of civility, focus on equality
Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration.
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As I See It: Coretta Scott King's noble idea for MLK Day
The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first ...
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A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... In the meantime, his widow, Coretta Scott King, kept lobbying for it. Musician Stevie Wonder even released a song ...