At this time of year there are many different posts about Martin Luther King Jr. Usually they rehash the same information. Here are 8 facts that are not commonly discussed that you should know. Fact 1:  He was born Michael Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 in  Atlanta, Georgia. Fact 2:  His father, Michael King, Sr., […]

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Happy Birthday to ya! Happy Birthday to ya! Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” -MLK Monday, January 19 is MLK Day! Click here, get involved and […]

The heirs of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dynasty, Martin Luther III, Dexter Scott (both pictured from left), and Bernice (pictured far right) are…

Black History Month

  Two years ago, I had the opportunity to meet with Congressman John Lewis in his Capitol Hill office. I listened intently as he recounted…

our moments

This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…