Tag: unity march
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Martin Luther King’s granddaughter honors her grandparents’ legacy while forging her own path
Growing up as the only grandchild of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Yolanda Renee King became aware of the significance of her last name at a very early age. But she says she has never felt burdened by it. “My parents never placed any burdens on me, and I’m grateful…
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s nephew speaks on nonviolent protest at annual Colorado Springs event
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The importance of nonviolent protest highlighted Monday’s annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Colorado Springs. The theme of this year’s event, presented by the Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society, was “mission possible,” stressing the importance…
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Martin Luther King Jr. nephew to speak at Colorado Springs events, Unity March moved
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Freedom, justice and democracy will be the themes on display for residents in the Colorado Springs area the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society hold this event every…
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Martin Luther King Jr. nephew to speak at Colorado Springs events, Unity March moved
Freedom, justice and democracy will be the themes on display for residents in the Colorado Springs area the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Pikes Peak Diversity Council and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society hold this event every year in the Pikes Peak region to bring people of…
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MLK breakfast at Colorado College celebrates civil rights leader’s life, legacy
Neither subzero temperatures nor wind-chill values in excess of minus-30 degrees were enough to keep about 500 Colorado Springs residents, leaders and professionals from attending the annual All People’s Breakfast at Colorado College on Monday. More than 125 people participated in the post-breakfast Unity March, which typically proceeds from the CC grounds to Acacia Park.…