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History will not forget what it refuses to reconcile
In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...
New film explores the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and struggle of the streets named after him in his honor
Chris Paul was set to join Kobe Bryant and the Lakers in a league-shifting trade, but at the last minute, the NBA stepped in and vetoed it. The controversial decision left fans furious and changed the ...
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Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy on Long Island
Martin Luther King III stood on the same stage where his father spoke nearly six decades ago on Thursday at Great Neck South ...
MLK III speaks from same LI stage as his father did almost 60 years ago
Martin Luther King III, son of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at Great Neck South High School, the same stage ...
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Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you
It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made ...
Why MLK came to Shreveport in 1958
As time inevitably passes, we must remember that speeches of this magnitude were not given in a vacuum—they were calls to ...
For New Orleans, the Superdome Is More Than a Stadium
The distinctive domed building, turning 50 this year, is known for hosting the Super Bowl, but to locals, it’s also “the city ...
These Beloved Food Rituals Bring Carnival Season to Life in the Bayous of Louisiana
Louisiana's Carnival season is a period of celebration, comfort food, and community. From king cake and crawfish boils to the religious traditions that anchor Mardi Gras, chef Melissa M. Martin of the ...
Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an ...