“Fear is the tool that people use when they don’t really stand for anything. That is what they use,” said LaTosha Brown, the founder of Black Voters Matter, to a […]
Tag: Dr. Martin Luther King
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Dying while Black in America
The Last Poets, the original rappers with a message and a purpose, said “It’s alright to die for a cause, but not just because.” Those words continue to have meaning […]
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Let’s honor him with our deeds
We have just celebrated the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There were speeches by the faithful, “selected” quotations from the oppressors who needed to […]
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Mass murder and King Day —What does it all mean?
“Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Black separatist and civil rights activist Jamil Abdullah al-Amin, AKA H. “Rap” Brown in a […]
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The King Holiday reflects our Resilience
Just four days after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, the inveterate warrior, Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), introduced legislation to make his birthday a […]
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When renters become voters
As we move toward Midterm elections, and continue to struggle with evictions and rent increases mostly based on greed and not need, it appears a good time to once again […]
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The Poor People’s Campaign
The Poor People’s Campaign was established in 1968 by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King who wanted it to highlight the need for economic equality and social justice. King wanted […]
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MLK ‘Unity Walk’ scheduled Jan. 17
Join the City of Santa Clarita for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park on Monday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. The theme […]
