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At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Both organizations were founded by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. Attendees at the breakfast included Chicago ...
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55 Years Later: Witness to the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Told Her Story
This story is about what it was like to witness the death of Martin Luther King at the Lorraine ... Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson — were not names with national recognition. But they grew in ...
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MLK's family fears records set for release will contain FBI "smears"
The Rev. Martin ... records on King are released. But Pollard said the release also is likely to include tapes that will give scholars insight on conversations King had with Jesse Jackson and ...
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Hundreds gather to honor Dr. King at annual interfaith breakfast
CHICAGO — Days before the nation commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin ... Jesse Jackson and former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. “I know when we think about Dr. King ...
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Chicago weekend events: Martin Luther King Day, Cubs Convention, winter market, jazz and cocktails
This weekend, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy ... 📚 Day of Service and Learning Join the Rev. Jesse Jackson for a day of community service including interactive art activities ...