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