Martin Luther King Jr.

For many US towns and cities, deciding which streets to name after MLK reflects his unfinished work

April 6, 2018Justice

For some communities, the drive to name public spaces in King’s name has taken years as well as heated debates, boycotts, petition drives, marches and even litigation.

50 years ago, MLK spoke out against Vietnam. His words are just as relevant today.

April 4, 2017Conflict

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