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The National Civil Rights Museum has planned events to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Tennessee. There will be musical performances, a blood drive, food donations, and a magic show.
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., center, and other civil rights leaders are shown during the march from Memphis, Tenn. to Jackson, Miss., June 9, 1965.
FILE – 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 ...
January 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, the MLK holiday is observed on … ...
Martin Luther King, Jr.: The life and the legacy. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., as he stood outside Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel.
King was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis where he was declared dead. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed?Will kids have school? Who killed Martin Luther King Jr.?
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the pregame and in-game festivities for the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game on Monday ... 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Martin Luther King Jr. makes his last public appearance at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn., on April 3, 1968. The following day, King was assassinated on his motel balcony. (Charles Kelly/AP) ...
When did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday? Ceremonies commemorating King's birthday and legacy have been held since his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968 .
A sanitation workers strike in Memphis, Tenn., would end up being King's last cause. As the nation marks 50 years since the civil rights leader was assassinated, we look back at King's final speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Annual march to Gentry What: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Annual march to Gentry - Pre-convocation events will begin at 7:30 a.m. No registration required.
K NOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Politicians and government departments throughout Tennessee have been posting messages and quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday.