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March 22, 2013

Obama lays stone from MLK memorial on grave of Israeli PM slain for trying to make peace

NBCNews - Barack Obama on Friday laid a stone from the grounds of the Washington memorial to Martin Luther King…
March 4, 2013

The stabbing of Dr. King: New documentary delves into Izola Curry mystery

theGRIO REPORT - A new documentary delves into the mystery surrounding the woman who almost fatally stabbed Dr. Martin Luther…
February 24, 2013

John F. Kennedy holds complex place in black history

(AP) - Not that many years ago, three portraits hung in thousands of African-American homes, a visual tribute to men…
January 23, 2013

Cornel West criticizes Obama's use of MLK Bible at inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - West is lashing out at Obama for using a restored Bible which once belonged to the late…
January 22, 2013

'Ridiculous' on this day: 5 shot on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in New Orleans

NBC NEWS - Five people standing outside a grocery store on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in New Orleans were…
January 22, 2013

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…
January 21, 2013

Obama: Privilege to use Martin Luther King's Bible in inaugural

(AP) - President Barack Obama says it was a privilege to take the oath of office using a Bible that…
January 21, 2013

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…
January 21, 2013

President Obama takes public oath of office

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals…
January 21, 2013

Rev. James A. Forbes Jr. tells Newtown: MLK's words 'needed now'

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - The Rev. James A. Forbes Jr., the first black minister to lead New York's historic Riverside…
January 21, 2013

Small group of protesters urges jobs not war at inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) - A few dozen protesters were gathered along the Inauguration Day parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue invoking the…
January 20, 2013

Martin Luther King 'content of character' quote inspires debate

(AP) - The quote is used to support opposing views on politics, affirmative action and programs intended to help the…
January 20, 2013

Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy: A road map for President Obama's new term

OPINION - There is still much to do, and President Obama remains uniquely positioned to help our nation achieve the…
January 20, 2013

Celebrating the 'complete' Martin Luther King Jr.; unfinished work and all

OPINION - My 9-year old daughter came home this week raving about her class and their discussion of Martin Luther…
January 20, 2013

Bimini honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

theGRIO REPORT - Because Dr. King’s presence so significantly impacted the people of Bimini, the city honored his character, his…
January 19, 2013

On 2nd term eve, Obama cites Martin Luther King's commitment to service

WASHINGTON (AP) - On the brink of a second term, President Barack Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to…
January 19, 2013

Georgia man restores MLK Bible for Obama inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - Gordon Ponsford, who lives in the Acworth area of Georgia, was commissioned by the King Center to…
January 18, 2013

Beyond Obama’s oath, what to see and taste in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) - Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history…
January 18, 2013

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.…
January 17, 2013

MLK estate sues family of his former secretary

theGRIO REPORT - Dr. Martin Luther King's estate has recently filed a lawsuit against Maude Ballou, the late leader's secretary…