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PHOTOS: DC honors Martin Luther King Jr. in annual parade
With temperatures feeling close to zero degrees, many spectators wore several layers and held on tightly to hot drinks as the parade made its way through Southeast D.C. on Monday. See photos and video.
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Trump marks MLK day with memorial visit
President Donald Trump has paid a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader.
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Top 50 movies on race in America
This MLK Day, WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley ranks the best movies ever on U.S. race relations.
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The true story behind MLK’s iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
If not for two spontaneous, subtle, impeccably-timed acts, the iconic phrase “I Have a Dream” delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial may have never been spoken. Walk back through history and relive Martin Luther King Jr.’s struggles and accomplishments.
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Facts you may not have known about Martin Luther King Jr.
The slain civil rights leader, whose birthday we celebrate Monday, led a well-documented life. But some of the less-known things he did make his story even more impressive.
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Best sales for MLK Day weekend 2019
These sales, even if not officially dubbed MLK Day sales, will take place during the long weekend.
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What’s open, what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019
Here are some important changes to traffic, transit and other public services you should make note of before you head out on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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50 years after assassination, events nationwide honor Martin Luther King (Photos)
Wednesday marked 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Crowds gathered around the country to mark the date and honor his memory. Here are some scenes from the gatherings, as well as the days leading up to April 4, 2018.
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MLK Jr.’s granddaughter reflects 50 years after his assassination: ‘We’re not where we’re supposed to be’
“I think that he would be impressed about all the work that we’re doing but we’re not where we’re supposed to be,” Yolanda Renee King on the 50th anniversary of her grandfather’s assassination.
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Statue of rights leader rises as other icons fall in South
On Monday, officials will unveil Martin Dawe’s statue of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on the Georgia state Capitol’s grounds for the 54th anniversary of the March on Washington.
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New African American history museum holds few MLK artifacts
Visitors will find few personal mementos from one of the most famous and influential black Americans, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. when they walk through the National Museum of African American History and Culture when it opens this weekend.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: A look back in history
A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and his impact as the leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
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Ways to bring Martin Luther King Jr. alive to kids
Parents face challenges in making an icon, one who was a living and breathing force to many of us, relevant to our children today.
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Arlington Co. celebrates the life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In its 47th annual tribute, Arlington County, Virginia, celebrated the life of the great civil rights leader with music, dance and prose.
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Students recite ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the Lincoln Memorial
Dozens of children gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Friday to deliver the “I Have A Dream Speech” of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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