Black History Month is the annual remembrance of the events and individuals in the history of African diaspora beyond their traditional homeland. The United States and Canada have celebrated Black History Month every February since its inception in 1976, with the United Kingdom recognizing Black...
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most iconic civil rights activists involved in the African American Civil Rights Movement in history. As one of the greatest and most influential leaders of our time, King stood up against oppression while honoring spirituality and humanitarianism. As a...
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, humanitarian, activist, and leader of the African American civil rights movement. King is a prominent figure in American history and iconic for his words and actions in promoting civil rights within the United States and in many other countries....
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement, stood before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. The memorable words Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during his speech: "I am happy to join with you...
Tennessee is a state with a very rich history and vast resources. Not only is Tennessee home to mountain ranges, lakes and plateaus put it is also often credited as the birthplace of country music and several well known historical figures. Below we've listed ten interesting facts about the state of Tennessee.
Federal holidays often cause confusion regarding what institutions are open and closed. As for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, most governmental offices, banks, and other organizations shut their doors in observance. Here is a list of institutions that could be open or closed on Martin Luther King...
The 20th century was a time of great change, with devastating wars, the rise of two superpowers and the fall of one. Demonstrations have been used throughout history to change the world, both peacefully and violently, but in the 20th century activism came into its own in an age of protest. 1)...
A cop punches a woman in the face over jaywalking on a busy Seattle street. An indepth investigation is underway regarding an incident which occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Way South at 3:10 p.m. on June 15, 2010. A yet to be identified police officer approached an 18 year old male...
Riots display human beings acting at their worst. Usually the result of political or social turmoil, most riots rely on killing, raping, looting and widespread destruction to get their point across. After examining the tolls that riots take on society, we have to wonder whether this is an effective...
So Glenn Beck has decided to do it again. It so happens that after his various foot-in-the-mouth comments, Glenn Beck has done a comeback by announcing to hold a so called “Restoring the Honor” rally on the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Yes, you have guessed it right. The exact date...
