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Martin Luther King Day observed by Obamas and others
January 16, 2012 10:08 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and his family will be among those around the country who will honor the legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The Obamas plan to participate Monday in a community service project in Washington to honor King's memory. Monday... more » -
Obama suggests King has lessons for today
October 16, 2011 10:32 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is citing the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. in dealing with the problems of today. Obama, speaking at the dedication of the King Memorial on the National Mall today, says people need to assume the best in their political foes and challenge each... more » -
Martin Luther King Jr. memorial opens today
August 22, 2011 6:08 AM
Tourists and Washingtonians alike are about to get their first up-close look at the memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The site is opening Monday morning without fanfare to kick off a week of celebrations ahead of Sunday's official dedication. The memorial sits on the National... more » -
Marches, parades, rodeo mark MLK Day in Colorado
January 17, 2011 5:52 PM
DENVER (AP) - Coloradans are marking Martin Luther King Jr. day with marches and parades as well as a rodeo. Several thousand people participated in Denver's annual marade - a combination march and parade - walked down Colfax Avenue to Civic Center Park across from the state Capitol. About... more » -
Local group protests Palin, Beck rally in D.C.
August 28, 2010 11:29 PM
On the 47th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, hundreds of thousands showed up at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally hosted by conservatives Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin. "We must restore America and restore her honor!" exclaimed Palin to the cheering crowd. Beck... more » -
MLK breakfast to feature former pro baseball player
January 15, 2010 1:13 PM
The Diversity Resource Center at Colorado State University-Pueblo will co-host the second annual Martin Luther King breakfast on Monday, January 18, with the Black Student Organization. The event will feature a professional baseball player who sought the guidance of Martin Luther King as he struggled with leadership issues throughout his... more »
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