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News Articles: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The state has selected a vendor for its new voting machines while a case involving elections security moves through the courts. Get an update from GPB...

July 30, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 5 more
GPB's Leah Fleming (left) speaks with CEO Jill Savitt (right) of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights

New CEO Jill Savitt Keeps History Alive At Atlanta's National Center For Civil And Human Rights

Museums that hold the history of our collective past are having a renewed moment right now. As the country and the world grapples with a rise in white...

March 21, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Historic photo of Martin Luther King Jr. addressing a crowd at Washington Monument.

OST Remembers The Life Of Martin Luther King Jr.

April 4, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we paid tribute to King's legacy by talking to the people who...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • and 6 more

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Home Is Added To National Park

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family home on Atlanta's west side will now become part of the federal park in Atlanta that includes sites such as the...

January 25, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1964

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2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In Georgia

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 21, and several events will take place in Georgia to commemorate his life.

January 21, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor

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Center For Civil And Human Rights Opens Exhibit For King Holiday

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is commemorating what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 90th birthday this year with a new...

January 21, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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'On Second Thought' For Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is commemorating what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 90th birthday this year with a new...

January 21, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
  • and 5 more
Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr in Atlanta.

MLK Home, Historic Sites to Remain Open During Shutdown With Funding From Delta Airlines

As the hometown of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prepares to observe the civil rights leaders birthday, a private company is stepping in to make sure that...

January 18, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Morgan Carter
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., president of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, testifies, Dec. 15, 1966 before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee studying urban problems and poverty. Rev. Andrew Young is left.

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Andrew Young on MLK’s Last Days

On this special edition of Political Rewind, Bill Nigut talks with Ambassador Andrew Young, as they commemorate the 50 th anniversary of the...

April 04, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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