Martin Luther King News & Posts

Books By Martin Luther King Jr. To Be Republished (ap)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:37:16

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Four books that have been long out of print by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be published again under a deal with Beacon Press brokered by King's youngest son.

Dreamworks: King Biopic Requires Unity From Family (ap)

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:01:20

rd.yahoo.com - AP - DreamWorks still wants to make a movie about Martin Luther King Jr. "provided that there is unity" among his feuding children, the movie studio said Wednesday.

Serena Follows Obama News While At Aussie Open (ap)

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:24:31

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Serena Williams got chills just thinking of the symmetry � Americans marking the birthday of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. just before the inauguration of their first black president.

Sotheby's Yanks 3 Mlk Papers From Ny Auction (ap)

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:15:01

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Sotheby's has withdrawn from auction three papers related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after his estate claimed the documents being sold by Harry Belafonte are estate property.

Mlk's Kids Learn Nothing Is Free

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:03:23

tmz.com - Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Martin Luther King's kids -- the ones he dreamed about -- are really at each other's throats. Can't they all just get along?Dexter King is swinging back at his brother MLK III and sister Bernice, who already have sued him, claiming MLK III fleeced...

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Martin Luther King's Bad Dream

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:03:26

tmz.com - Filed under: Celebrity Justice

His dream was that one day his children would be judged by the content of their character. Now, two of Martin Luther King, Jr's children say the character of one of their siblings sucks.Bernice King and Martin Luther King III are suing Dexter King,...

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History Presents 'king' With Tom Brokaw, April 6

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:17:01

starpulse.com - Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at age 39, a new History special, "King," with newsman Tom Brokaw, takes viewers on an unprecedented journey back in time and forward to today. "King" goes beyond the legend to delve into the man, the questions, the myths and, most importantly, the relevance of Dr. King’s message in today’s world.

Lil Wayne Wants To Be Treated As Martin Luther King

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:05:50

exposay.com - Rapper Lil Wayne has shocked an interviewer when he demanded to be treated as Martin Luther King Jr.

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., his real name, surprised a XXL magazine journalist when he compared himself to the American civil rights campaigner.

Lil Wayne Likens Himself To Luther King Jr

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:09:31

pr-inside.com - Rap superstar LIL WAYNE stunned a journalist when he demanded the writer treat him on a par with late civil rights campaigner MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.The star - real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. - surprised an interviewer for XXL magazine when he likened himself to African American icons Martin Luther King Jnr. and Malcolm

Belafonte Praised For Civil Rights' Work

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:11:18

pr-inside.com - Calypso singer HARRY BELAFONTE was awarded the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews’ International Diversity Award at a gala dinner on Thursday (22Nov07).The 80-year-old - who was a personal friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and supported the civil rights movement in its early days - was awarded for "his contribution to the advancement of

Viacom Donates $1.5 Million To Help Build King Memorial

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:41:07

starpulse.com - WASHINGTON (AP) - Media conglomerate Viacom Inc., which owns BET and MTV, announced a donation Tuesday valued at $1.5 million to help build a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall.

Latifah, Brooks And Edmonds Join Martin Luther King Concert Line-up

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:08:42

pr-inside.com - Music stars QUEEN LATIFAH, GARTH BROOKS and KENNETH ‘BABYFACE’ EDMONDS have joined the line-up at a gig to raise money for a MARTIN LUTHER KING memorial in Washington D.C.The trio will join Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana at the Dream Concert, which is being organised by Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger

A Cavalcade Of Stars Unite For Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Benefit Gig

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:07:01

starpulse.com - Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana and Ben Affleck are joining forces at a benefit concert to raise funds for a Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C. The Radio City Music Hall gig in New York City on September 18 will feature performances from Wonder, Franklin, Santana, Robin Thicke, Bebe Winans, Cece Winans and Jessye Norman.

Eldest Daughter Of Martin Luther King Dies (afp)

Wed, 16 May 2007 20:52:49

rd.yahoo.com - AFP - Yolanda King, the eldest child of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, has died, family friends said on Wednesday.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Actress Daughter Yolanda Dies At 51

Wed, 16 May 2007 20:43:15

starpulse.com - Martin Luther King Jr.'s actress daughter Yolanda has died in Santa Monica, California. The eldest of the late civil rights leader's four children passed away yesterday, although the cause of death is still unknown. Yolanda King, 51, was a prominent activist in her own right, and starred in films such as 2000's "Odessa" and 1996's Ghosts of Mississippi.

Martin Luther King's Daughter Dead At 51

Wed, 16 May 2007 20:04:19

pr-inside.com - MARTIN LUTHER KING’s actress daughter YOLANDA has died in Santa Monica, California.The eldest of the late civil rights leader’s four children passed away yesterday (15May07), although the cause of death is still unknown.Yolanda King, 51, was a prominent activist in her own right, and starred in films such as 2000’s Odessa and 1996’s Ghosts of

Common: 'i Think Hip-hop Is Bringing People Together'

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:10:23

starpulse.com - Rapper Common raised his game to a new level when recording a song for new movie Freedom Writers because he was performing alongside the late Martin Luther King Jr. The hip-hop star teamed up with Black Eyed Pea Will.I.Am to record "A Dream" for the film, about a teacher who inspires a class of at-risk students to not let their impoverished backgrounds hold them back.

Common Amazed To Rap With Martin Luther King

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:07:47

pr-inside.com - Rapper COMMON raised his game to a new level when recording a song for new movie FREEDOM WRITERS - because he was performing alongside the late MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.The hip-hop star teamed up with BLACK EYED PEA WILL.I.AM to record A DREAM for the HILARY SWANK film, about a teacher who inspires a class