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Martin Luther King

President Barack Obama places a stone on the grave of Yitzhak and Keah Rabin during a visit to Mount Herzl on March 22, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. ((Photo by Mark Neyman/GPO via Getty Images.)

Obama lays MLK memorial stone on Israeli grave

Ian Johnston, NBCNews
NBCNews - Barack Obama on Friday laid a stone from the grounds of the Washington memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. on the grave of Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli prime minister assassinated by a Jewish extremist enraged by his efforts to make peace with Palestinians...
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American Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) speaks at a press conference for Clergy & Laymen Concerned About Vietnam, held at the Belmont Plaza Hotel, New York City, January 12, 1968. He announced the Poor People's March On Washington at this event. (Photo by John Goodwin/Getty Images)

The stabbing of MLK: New documentary delves into Izola Curry mystery

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - A new documentary delves into the mystery surrounding the woman who almost fatally stabbed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ten years before his death...
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Kids pose as famous black figures

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - Photographer Eunique Jones' photo series, 'Because of them, we can...' , has made a splash on the Internet as a unique and creative take on the importance of Black History Month...
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In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in Washington. Actor-singer Sammy Davis Jr., is at bottom right. It has been cited as one of America's essential ideals, its language suggestive of a constitutional amendment on equality: People should "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Yet 50 years after the King's monumental statement, there is considerable disagreement over what this quote means when it comes to affirmative action and other measures aimed at helping the disadvantaged. (AP Photo/File)

King 'content of character' quote inspires debate

Jesse Washington, Associated Press
(AP) - The quote is used to support opposing views on politics, affirmative action and programs intended to help the disadvantaged...
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Celebrating the unvarnished Dr. King

Blair L. M. Kelley
OPINION - My 9-year old daughter came home this week raving about her class and their discussion of Martin Luther King, Jr...
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is shown on the 44th anniversary of King's assassination April 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. Today marks the first time that the fateful day was remembered at the newly opened memorial in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

White student returns MLK scholarship for blacks

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Jeffrey Warren, 17, senior at Martin Luther King Jr Highschool applied for as many scholarships as he was applicable...
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American Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) speaks at a press conference for Clergy & Laymen Concerned About Vietnam, held at the Belmont Plaza Hotel, New York City, January 12, 1968. He announced the Poor People's March On Washington at this event. (Photo by John Goodwin/Getty Images)

Would MLK have evolved on gay rights?

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If the civil rights leader and activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive today, how would he feel about gay rights and marriage equality?...
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Remembering MLK: 44 years since his assassination

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ATLANTA (AP) - Two of Martin Luther King Jr.'s children on Wednesday marked the 44th anniversary of his death by launching efforts to prevent youth violence...
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New rare photos of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at home

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Time magazine online is featuring rare photos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at home...
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Octavia Spencer's Globe win inspires real-life 'Help'

Ashley Michelle Williams
the GRIO REPORT - When Octavia Spencer won a Golden Globe for her role in 'The Help' on Sunday, she made a unique acceptance speech in which she recognized the contributions of domestic workers and Martin Luther King..
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