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Lawmakers call for Rosa Parks holiday
An effort in Congress to honor Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks could make Dec. 1 a new federal holiday. Members of the ...
Do you know Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Charlotte?
CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Monday is a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The American minister and ...
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In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize ...
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How Stevie Wonder, John Conyers and the UAW made MLK Day a holiday | Opinion
Rosa Parks worked in Conyers’ office from 1965 until her retirement in 1988. The same year King was assassinated, his widow, Coretta Scott King, established the Martin Luther King Jr.
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Rosa Parks: Icon of US civil rights movement
She stood up for her rights by staying seated: Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr. And it was the year that two white men brutally ...
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Column: Dr. King’s legacy is important, but complicated
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...
5 Things History Books Didn’t Tell Us About Rosa Parks’ Famous Arrest
Rosa Parks famously refused to move to the back of the bus, launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott. But here's what you ...