Tag: civil rights
Civil Rights Activist Naomi Barber King, a Sister-In-Law to the Rev....
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Naomi Barber King, a civil rights activist who was married to the younger brother of the Rev. Martin Luther King...
Judge Tamara Harris Johnson: Living History in Birmingham, AL
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times
Whether it’s Black History or Women’s History, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Tamara Harris Johnson has a resume...
Dexter Scott King, Son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.,...
By AP
ATLANTA (AP) — Dexter Scott King, who dedicated much of his life to shepherding the Civil Rights legacy of his parents, the Rev....
MLK Unity Breakfast in Birmingham Draws Sold-Out Crowd From Across Region
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
The Birmingham Times
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, keynote speaker at 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast in Birmingham on Monday issued...
Inside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on MLK Day 2024
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was on display Monday at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during one...
MLK Jr. Made Dozens of Visits to Birmingham That Became Part...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Birmingham have been intertwined ever since the Civil Rights leader helped dismantle segregation in...
55 Quotes of Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Birmingham Times
As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day on Monday January 15 here’s a look at some of his stirring and inspiring...
MLK, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and the Private Meetings That Helped Transform...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
What began as a three-day retreat and planning session called by Martin Luther King Jr. in September 1962 helped lead...
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate...
-Dr. Martin Luther King, whose birthday is being commemorated on January 15.
MLK Day 2024: Events Happening in Birmingham AL
Compiled by birminghamal.gov
As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, here is a listing of events in Birmingham...