Tag: Dr. Martin Luther King

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Chuck, Martin & Barack: Mellow Folks

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This is a joint that I had pieced together on the night that President Obama had won the 2008 Presidential Election. And I just thought… what the heck, why not go ahead and put the joint up on YouTube and syce ’em up up for this upcoming election. CHECK OUT THE CLIP BELOW: [pro-player width=’560′ height=’360′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w9kHjduHN0[/pro-player] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w9kHjduHN0 Continue reading Chuck, Martin & Barack: Mellow Folks

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Capturing a King’s Special Memory at the Memorial

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As tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington DC to honor the memory and pledge to carry forward the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a picture speaking volumes in so many ways captures Dr. Kings daughter, Bernice A. King, as she embraces the huge stone of her father. Later she wrote: “Very emotional moment for me! I pray for the day when we TRULY embrace the philosophy and teachings of my father and not just lip service! I miss you daddy!!!!” Continue reading Capturing a King’s Special Memory at the Memorial

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New Date for MLK Memorial Dedication

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Oct. 16 has been set as the new date for the Martin Luther King Memorial dedication, which was postponed last month after torrential rains from Hurricane Irene hit the D.C. region. According to reports, organizers of the dedication  — who rescheduled the event out of concern for the public’s safety — are expected to make a formal announcement this week surrounding the new date. The dedication service for of the 30-foot granite statue, where President Barack Obama was scheduled to speak, was to have taken place on Aug.28 on the 48th anniversary of King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and … Continue reading New Date for MLK Memorial Dedication