Woman recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr. during his visit to Tucson in 1959
Dr. King was invited to speak at “The Sunday Evening Forum" on the University of Arizona campus. Tucson native Jacque Barnes ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for MLK Jr. Day, Black History Month, Pride Month, and more
The Defense Department’s intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson led the Jan. 6 committee. Now he fears more violence.
Congressman worries that Trump's pardon of 1,500 people who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 creates risk for more ...
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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'
Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment' In 2022, Martin Luther King III, the son of the legendary slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., talked to PEOPLE about what ...
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Opinion | As Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
The inauguration of the 47th president of the United States coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that should prompt us all to reflect on my late father’s legacy of justice, ...
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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 ...
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As Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice. By Martin Luther King, III, chairman of the board of the ...
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Annual MLK scholarship breakfast features talk with NYU law professor Melissa Murray
As it does each year, the event raised money to support high achieving students with financial need through the William H.
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Five Provocative Thoughts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed this year on January 20, invites us to reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. King’s words and actions. In his speeches, writings, and ...
Arizona schools chief agrees with Trump’s move to close US Department of Education
Tom Horne said if his department was in charge of spending federal education dollars, he would use it to raise teacher pay.
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Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair
They pledged not to shy away from Democrats' dedication to diversity and minority groups, a pillar of the modern-day party. Martin is the first white man to lead the DNC since 2011. Also in the ...
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Arizona State slated for busy recruiting weekend with Sun Devil Elite Junior Day visitors
Arizona State is slated for a busy weekend of visitors. The Sun Devils are hosting a pair of elite tight ends, out-of-state recruits and several key in-state targets. Coming off a Big 12 title and ...