MLK Memorial Issue Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/supplements/mlk-memorial-issue/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:40:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png MLK Memorial Issue Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/supplements/mlk-memorial-issue/ 32 32 121622320 What Would King Do to Bend Toward Peace, Truth and Justice? https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-jr-2024-dream/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-jr-2024-dream/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198783 Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of peace, truth, and justice continues to inspire people to take action and fight for justice in a world of war, poverty, and injustice.

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Energy for Everyone https://www.washingtoninformer.com/energy-equity-martin-luther-king-day/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/energy-equity-martin-luther-king-day/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198793

Washington Gas is committed to improving access to safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions for all through its assistance programs and investments in emerging technologies, while also promoting personal and corporate responsibility through meaningful conversations, mentoring, and emerging technologies.

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Honoring MLK: The Unfinished Journey Towards Economic FreedomĀ  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-economic-equity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-economic-equity/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198813 Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which he delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was observed this year with many people living in poverty, and the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, while Black individuals make up 20.1% of the population in poverty and workers still earn $7.25 per hour in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming.

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Has the Dream Become a Nightmare? https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dr-martin-luther-king-state-black-america/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dr-martin-luther-king-state-black-america/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198818

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his thoughts on the state of Black America in a 1967 interview with NBC News, pointing out the challenges of racial, social, and economic equality, and the need for the nation to address the inequities and systematic issues that still plague the African American community.

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Tony Lewis Jr. Reflects on MLK and How He Would Fight for Justice Today https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-jr-economic-justice-peace/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-jr-economic-justice-peace/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198825 Activist, father, husband and son Tony Lewis Jr. received the NFL's 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker award from the Washington Commanders. (Courtesy photo)

Tony Lewis Jr., an activist who fights against mass incarceration and family reunification, reflected on the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and encouraged people to love each other, address poverty, and fight for peace.

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D.C.’s Ills Main Subject of MLK Essay Entrants https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-s-ills-main-subject-of-mlk-essay-entrants/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-s-ills-main-subject-of-mlk-essay-entrants/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198829 Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy still affects multitudes of people around the world. (Courtesy of Democracy Now)

Youth-led solutions to the issues plaguing Washington, D.C., are being proposed in the 2024 DC MLK Essay Contest, with youth-led initiatives aimed at combating crime, homelessness, and unaffordable housing, such as Project RISE.

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2024 MLK Special Edition https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2024-mlk-supplement/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2024-mlk-supplement/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198929

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Days: Andrew Young Speaks at Washington National Cathedral https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-memphis-legacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-memphis-legacy/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:24:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198611 Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which he delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration)

Andrew Young, one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest aides, spoke about his final days with the slain civil rights leader at the Washington National Cathedral, urging people to continue his fight for justice.

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What Would MLK Do to Address Black Mental Health? https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-mental-health/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-mental-health/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:48:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198615 This 1967 photograph shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (right) and his son Marty with the Rev. Walter Fauntroy in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo/dcstatehoodyeswecan.org)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equality in healthcare and emphasized prioritizing love, especially self-care and self-love, to combat health disparities and socioeconomic challenges affecting Black Americans.

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Prominent Civil Rights Leaders Share Insights on MLK’s Perspective on Middle East, Ukraine, Trump https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-civil-rights-peace-ukraine/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-civil-rights-peace-ukraine/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:47:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198619

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of nonviolent social change continues to inspire civil rights activists to call for peace and justice in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the U.S. today.

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