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Politicians Honor Legacy of King

Former Vice President Joe Biden was among the dozens of political leaders — and potential 2020 presidential candidates — who celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 21, 2019

African-American

Aretha Franklin, John McCain, and the Meaning of Legacy

Last week my twin obsessions with politics and pop culture collided as I joined millions of viewers watching the remembrances of soul singer Aretha Franklin and Senator John McCain. On the surface, it seems that these two American icons were remarkably different.

September 7, 2018

African-American

Scholars Remember the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin

The academic world took to social media and other venues yesterday to remember a legendary artist who transformed music with her soulful and bold lyrics and strident support for civil rights.

August 16, 2018

African-American

Our Daily Work: Celebrate Black History Throughout Year

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Black history and civil rights shouldn’t be just a middle of January, month of February or April 4 thing. We should remind ourselves that what really matters is the daily work of King, his contemporaries and today’s champions of equality. And we should recognize, commemorate and celebrate Black history daily.

March 4, 2018

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Civil Rights Icon Wyatt Tee Walker Dies

The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, who served as an architect of the early civil rights campaigns in the South, died Tuesday. He was 88.

January 23, 2018

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Institutions Prepare to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

From music and poetry readings to lectures and community service events, colleges and universities nationwide are offering a plethora of ways for students and community members to commemorate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Making it “a day on … not a day off,” Villanova University, Boston University (BU) and […]

January 11, 2018

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Marc Lamont Hill Launches Bookstore in Hometown

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, a public intellectual and television commentator, is opening a Black-owned bookstore in his beloved Philadelphia.

November 26, 2017

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Offspring Ensure Civil Rights Icons’ Work Lives On

The children of 1960s civil rights icons pay homage to their parents’ legacies by tackling social justice issues.

February 12, 2017

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Keeping Black History Alive for Future Generations

Just as Black History Month has been kept alive for you, you must now keep it alive for future generations.

February 9, 2017

Students

Diverse Conversations: What Would MLK Say About Diversity in Higher Ed?

As a champion of equality in education, what would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have to say about equalizing opportunities in higher ed through diversity initiatives and other efforts?

January 23, 2017

Students

Our Struggle to Overcome Must Begin With You and Me

Let us strive to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper. We need more dignity and more respect when it comes to each other.

January 22, 2017

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Lipscomb University Celebrates Renaming of Legal Program After Civil Rights Icon

Lipscomb University, a private, liberal-arts institution in Nashville, celebrates the renaming of its legal seminars program after civil rights legend Fred D. Gray.

November 11, 2016