Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

AFL CIO a year ago Region: United States

To commemorate the 40th anniversary today of the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., we’ve excerpted a speech delivered today by AFL-CIO Organizing Director Stewart Acuff to the Southern Regional Meeting on Apr... more

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Holt Baker: McCain’s Not Living Up to King’s Legacy

AFL CIO a year ago Region: United States

by Seth Michaels   Today, we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 40 years ago in Memphis, Tenn., where he was helping striking sanitation workers form a union. &nbs... more

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Jan 21, Legacy of Martin Luther King Celebrated Across the United States

Can Tran a year ago Region: United States

Like many, the US presidential hopefuls both Democrats and Republicans took the time to celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 by a sniper round while standing on the balcony of a... more

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A letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Ollie Rachmat a year ago Region: Indonesia

In commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day on January 21 Dear Dr. King,   I am writing to you because of your magnificent speech “I have a dream.” It is such an awesome speech that I would like ... more

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Allegations of Racism Haunt Ron Paul

Nicholos Poma a year ago Region: United States

Recently there has been a story uncovered which seems to portray Congressman Ron Paul as a racist. Apparently, there were some newsletters, which were authored in the Congressman’s name that contained racist comments... more

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A Response to MLK's Speech Today

Laura McCallum 2 years ago Region: United States

    Not so long ago Martin Luther King made a speech that changed America for the better and put us on a promising road for a future filled with freedoms afforded to all Americans. As we headed for that ques... more

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Where is the need to study Gandhi now?

Anita Sharma a year ago Region: India

"Why should I study Gandhi?" a college student asked recently. I blinked. Not because I did not know the answer but because the answer was obvious. The irony is that Bill Clinton, who was the President of the U.S. wanted ... more

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