Southfield community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during peace walk
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Sixty years ago, words from Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech were heard all across America. But before he said them in Washington, he recorded them in Detroit.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
A group of Detroiters commemorated the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Detroit Walk to Freedom in a special way over the weekend with a day of music, arts and culture.
To honor the hard work and dedication of Martin Luther King Jr., hundreds gathered for the 37th annual MLK President's luncheon at Eastern Michigan University on Monday.
The Atlanta house where slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. raised his family with Coretta Scott King will eventually be open to the public.
Its been 51 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, and there are several events scheduled in Metro Detroit commemorating King and his life.
The week begins with a service opportunity through UDM's Campus Kitchen on Monday, Jan. 19. Participants will be delivering food to Gleaners Community Food Bank,
I am shocked people of my age seemingly know so little about this civil rights era ...
Take a guided tour of the African American art galleries, which feature works by Benny Andrews, Ali McGee, Tyree Guyton, among others.
Dennis Bryant of Detroit attended a rally at St. Ann's Church and says we have not realized Martin Luther King's dream.
A trip to Washington D.C. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington didn't go quite as planned for a group of Detroiters.
Local college and high school students are being encouraged to participate in a special video contest called "Now is the Time" -- designed to connect Dr. King's legacy with today's actions.
Martin Luther King's commitment to social justice resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Johnson was born in Americus, Ga., and was a friend of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., graduating with him from Morehouse College in Atlanta in 1948.
Many of those attending the rally outside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center were retirees concerned about the idea of taxing pensions taking root.
Glenda Cook is being recognized for her work assisting victims of domestic violence.
Wesley Berry Flowers is giving away free roses on MLK's birthday.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's non-violent activism against racial discrimination. Learn more about local events on MLK Day.
The city of Southfield and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force will host the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Peace Walk Celebration on Monday, January 17 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church.
As the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches students at King High in Detroit are preparing for their 2nd Annual Martin Luther King (MLK) Legacy March on Monday.
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Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
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