Hair She Goes! MLK Memorial Events Proivded Chance to Recall Past Experiences with Martin Luther King Jr for Janet Langhart Cohen
November 16, 2011
Hair She Goes! – Janet Langhart Cohen, a writer and journalist, met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a young woman and considered him a mentor. In this video, Janet talks about Dr. King’s personality and shares a story about how she once tried to impress him with her bravado. She instead learned an important humbling message about what it meant to march with him, and today Janet recognizes General Motors for helping to make the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial a reality.
Cohen is best known as the author of From Rage To Reason: My Life in Two Americas
This event was one of many around the country in part of the Table of Brotherhood Tour, sponsored by Chevrolet and the GM Foundation to raise awareness of the memorial and to organize conversations about issues that were important to Dr. King and are still as relevant and poignant today.
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October 18, 2011
As the King women gathered in the nation’s capital for the commemoration of the National Monument to Martin Luther King Jr. – they reflected on both his life and his death.
To the world, Martin Luther King Jr.will be remembered as an influential and inspirational civil rights leader.
But to Christine King Ferris he was Martin – her brother.
“He was just a person – a regular ‘fella,’” Christine, 85, said. “He was always genuinely concerned for others even while we were growing up.”
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The Clipping: Dr Boyce: 5 Questions Dr. King Would Ask About His Memorial | News One
October 17, 2011
It only makes sense that we show respect for those who have chosen to participate in the Martin Luther King Memorial Dedication ceremonies this week. Millions of Americans truly appreciate the legacy of Dr. King, and their involvement in the ceremony is reflective of this sentiment. So, my desire not to participate in the commemoration is out of respect for Dr. King’s principles, but with full understanding of those who choose to disagree.
As a people, I argue that too few of us possess the passionate desire to fight the tough battles necessary to see Dr. King’s dream come to fruition.
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The Cut with that Brother! Does Renown Artists Gilbert Young Have Valid Points Regarding the MLK Memorial and Monument? VideoBuzz
August 27, 2011
Gilbert Young is currently celebrating 50 years as an artist. He is one of the most renowned black artists in America. In the video clip, Young expresses disappointment in the MLK Memorial foundation’s selections from the artist chose to construct the piece to the stones used in the memorial. The conversation is deep. Young and others have protested the monument from the start.
Did he say not even the granite was from America? During the weekend of the dedication, the many events surrounding the dedication of the MLK monument were interrupted by hurricane Irene. Video embed courtesy of voiceofthevoiceless1
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QuickBuzz: GM Offers Sneak Peek at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial | Black History Month
February 17, 2011
General Motors is providing an advance look at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, which will be dedicated on Aug. 28 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
As major contributors to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation, the General Motors Foundation, GM and Chevrolet received one of only two replicas of the Memorial. GM is donating its replica to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for its ongoing effort to provide learning opportunities, exhibitions and programs that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans.
“As the world’s largest museum dedicated to the African American experience, we are honored to house the replica of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial,” said Charles H. Wright Museum President Juanita Moore. “The replica is a great addition to the Museum’s collection, which documents, preserves and educates on African American history, life, and culture.”
“This replica of the Memorial will reach many people from around the world who visit the Charles H. Wright Museum here in Detroit and will help to spread Dr. King’s message of democracy, justice, hope and love,” Pickard said.
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January 17, 2011
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One Brick Honors Legacy of Dr. King with National Day of Service| Celebrates 10th Anniversary in San Francisco | One Brick
January 13, 2011
On Saturday, January 15, 2011 One Brick will celebrate its 10th year by organizing a National Day of Service. The day will focus on recognizing the work of volunteers while also recognizing and celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. One Brick will unite thousands of volunteers across the country – to act in unison – and serve their communities.
This event will encourage people to consider Dr. King’s timeless words when he said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is — What are you doing for others?”
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WATCH: Tavis Smiley Cornel West Arianna Huffington Maria Bartiromo and others discuss America’s Next Chapter LIVE Jan 13th | Seeing is Believing
January 5, 2011
This January, broadcaster Tavis Smiley will convene a panel of thought leaders to wrestle with how America can return to its greatness.
The nationally televised discussion, America’s Next Chapter, will be held from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011 at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. The event is sponsored by Nationwide Insurance and is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested at www.americasnextchapter.com.
The event will broadcast LIVE on C-SPAN Thursday, January 13. The conversation will rebroadcast for three nights on Tavis Smiley on PBS beginning Tuesday, January 18 through Thursday, January 20. The conversation will continue during The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West from PRI (Public Radio International).
Panelists include, among others: Cornel West, Princeton University professor and author; Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post; Maria Bartiromo, anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo; David Frum, speechwriter for former President George W. Bush and founder of FrumForum; Dana Milbank, lead political columnist for The Washington Post; David Brody, CBN News chief political correspondent and Maria Teresa Kumar, executive director/co-founder, Voto Latino.
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Reclaim the Dream Rally and March on Saturday, August 28th in Washington D | National Action Network
August 24, 2010
National Action Network – 47 years ago, the March on Washington took place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his I Have a Dream speech at the March on Washington. 47 years later, Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network invites you to reclaim the dream. We’ve made progress but our struggle still continues. Please join us and register for the historic Reclaim the Dream Rally and March on Saturday, August 28th in Washington DC at Dunbar High School at 11 am. National Action Network will mobilize progressive leaders, clergy, activists and “Dream Keepers” for a mass rally. There are conservative groups and tea party members that are holding rallies the same day at the Lincoln Memorial and we want to show the world that THE DREAM LIVES ON.
The rally will start at 11:00 a.m. at Dunbar High School, followed by a march to the King Memorial. Joining NAN will be a cross-section of organizations and principals including, but not limited to: National Action Network (NAN); United States Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, Martin Luther King, III, President, Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc.; Ed Schultz, Television and radio show host; Tom Joyner, The Tom Joyner Morning Show & Reach Media; Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League; Benjamin Todd Jealous, President of NAACP; Melanie L. Campbell, President of National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable; Dr. Lezli Baskerville, President NAFEO; Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute; Dr. Barbara Williams Skinner, President, Skinner Leadership Institute; Harry Thomas Jr., D.C. Ward 5 Councilmember; Rev. Willie F. Wilson; Pastor of Union Temple Baptist Church; Rev. Walter Fauntroy; SEIU; 32BJ; SEIU; The Leadership Conference on Human and Civil Rights, Stand Up For Democracy Coalition, Prince Hall Masons (New York State); United for Peace and Justice; National Conference to Bring the Troops Home Now!; representatives from Media Matters; board members of National Action Network, and many other religious groups, labor unions, and organizations. Follow the buzz via nationalactionnetwork.net | National Bus Availability | Reclaim the Dream Flyer Seeing is Believing — www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Changing the way we look . . . at life.Seeing is Believing: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial – EarthCam – Building the Dream in Real Time
June 3, 2010
With the MLK Construction Cam, you can get a real, panoramic view of the Washington DC MLK Memorial construction site on the National Mall and see first-hand how far the building of the dream has come in this historic effort.
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Buzz Update 01.15.2011 – Cap off the Dream – Two years post Obama, fund-raising continues for the King Memorial in DC. You can help by making a donation, visit http://www.buildthedream.org
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