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Martin Luther King Jr. statue unveiled in Atlanta

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Confederate flags placed at MLK center, historic Ebenezer church in Atlanta

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Bernice King to hold press conference amid MLK family battles

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1964: A pivotal year in MLK’s history turns 50

theGRIO REPORT – This year is the 28th national observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, which means there is now a generation to whom the King holiday has always existed…
/ January 20, 2014
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Black historical sites suffer in government shutdown

theGRIO REPORT – Several African-American landmarks and heritage sites have been forced to close Tuesday following the federal government shutdown.
/ October 1, 2013
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The King Center gears up for the 50th anniversary

theGRIO REPORT – Bernice King’s diary is jam-packed. The head of the King Center in Atlanta has been inundated with media requests leading up to the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington…
/ August 23, 2013
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Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Awards inspire in Atlanta

theGRIO REPORT – Around 2,000 guests turned out to support this year’s Salute to Greatness Awards to honor trailblazers who have demonstrated a commitment to the principles and philosophy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…
/ January 22, 2013
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Bernice King remembers MLK's act of 'gun control'

ATLANTA (AP) – The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday — the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term…
/ January 21, 2013
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Inauguration Day marks rare intersection with Martin Luther King

ATLANTA (AP) – President Barack Obama plans to use a Bible that belonged to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as he takes his oath of office on the holiday honoring the slain icon…
/ January 18, 2013
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MLK’s daughter Bernice King: Nonviolence message vital as ever

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – While the nation struggles to agree on how to curb gun violence, followers of a man gunned down nearly 45 years ago think his wisdom offers an answer….
/ January 16, 2013