Jan 16, 2023
‘The Whole Of His Dream Had To Do With Economic Empowerment’: Remembering MLK At D.C.’s Annual Parade
“It’s really beautiful that everybody can come together for this moment. I really love this.”
Bezos gave the D.C. Public Library $2.7 million late last year to create a new childhood literacy program, but critics say the auditorium’s naming is an insult to the library’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apr 04, 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr. Vigil Planned For Tonight
At the MLK Memorial at 7 p.m.
Jan 16, 2014
New Radio Ad Says Martin Luther King, Jr. Would Support A Washington Football Team Name Change
A new radio ad narrated by D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton suggests the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would probably support the Washington football team changing their name.
Jan 14, 2014
Ways To Mark MLK Day In D.C.
There are a huge number of ways to spend that day and the week leading up to it by remembering the civil rights leader and volunteering
Aug 28, 2013
Churches Across the Nation and D.C. Will ‘Let Freedom Ring’ at 3 P.M., But Only For a Few Minutes
Freedom will probably ring out for only a couple minutes, then you should get back to work.
The National Cathedral will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech by ringing a set of bells, leading hymns at the exact time of the speech.
Aug 21, 2013
Flashback Photos: The 1963 March On Washington
Before March on Washington anniversary events begin this week, check out photos from the 1963 Jobs and Freedom rally.
The D.C. Public Library issued a Request for Qualifications today, seeking architects to submit plans for upgrading and updating the building.