About Today: MLK: A Day of Conscience

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Today On April 5, 1968, the New York Times described three ways people saw Martin Luther King Jr. in his obituary. "To many million of American Negroes," wrote Murray Schumach," the civil rights leader was "the prophet of their crusade for racial equality." For millions of white Americans, he was a "bridge of communication between races." And for the world, Dr. King was the "winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, a man with access to the White House and the Vatican; a veritable hero in the African states that were just emerging from colonialism." Join us on Martin Luther King Day to honor a hero who brought different people together with his dream for equality. Almost 46 Years after MLK's Death You can measure the virtue of a person through the endurance of his ideals. Here are 4 Ways you can live Dr. King's dream today. In order to better appreciate the rights we have gained, and what we still need to fight for, read our overview of civil rights legislation, Supreme Court cases and other pivotal actions. In a world where different types of inequality still exist, here we explain why Martin Luther King would have fought for gay rights. About en Español: El legado de los derechos civiles en los DREAMers. Search Related Topics:  martin luther king  martin luther king national memorial  alpha phi alpha Important MLK Speeches and Quotes Live Dr. King's legacy by reading and memorizing his words. Here are some powerful quotes from the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Read Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech. This is a list of more MLK speeches. About en Español: Todo lo que debes saber del discurso Tengo un sueño. Search Related Topics:  martin luther king  civil rights movement  quotes The Biography of an Extraordinary Man Some men and women stand like pillars above society. But Dr. King earned his place in history by walking shoulder to shoulder with everyday people. This is why Martin Luther King Day is the people's holiday. At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Dr. King was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel. Read more about the tragic event that impacted American history. These are the key issues that MLK influenced. About en Español: MLK - Una vida fuera de lo común. Search Related Topics:  martin luther king jr. day  american holidays  civil rights leaders Honoring the Legacy of MLK in Our Cities Building a memorial that is a symbol of a dream is a daunting task. But today, thousands travel to the National Mall to see the 30 foot sculpture of Dr. King gazing over the horizon. Join us on a tour of the Martin Luther King Memorial (PHOTOS). Honor Dr.King by celebrating the Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles (PHOTOS). This is a complete guide to Martin Luther King Day events in Brooklyn. About en Español: 16 cosas que debes saber de MLK. Search Related Topics:  washington dc memorials  martin luther king  Related Searches MLK Quotes to Live By Speech Quotes Martin Luther Civil Rights Leaders Featured Articles Follow MLK's Footsteps: Places to Commemorate Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, 1951-1959 Ending Segregation: Brown v. Board of Education Importance of the 14th Amendment Children's Book about MLK Civil Rights Documentaries   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement