New York State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance
Dec 9, 2024 · New York State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance. WATCH NOW: The 2025 Dr. King film tribute "We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Take Action This MLK Day! Explore new and meaningful ways to celebrate and carry forth Dr. King’s legacy.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Original New York Times Obituary
Jan 18, 2021 · To many millions of American Negroes, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the prophet of their crusade for racial equality. He was their voice of anguish, their eloquence in...
What Martin Luther King Jr. Meant to New York - The New York …
Jan 11, 2018 · The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., though most associated with the South, had deep ties to New York City, dating back to the fall of 1950, when he served as a student pastor every...
Address to the New York State Civil War Centennial Commission
On September 12, 1962, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech in New York City to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the issuance of Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
10 Places to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in NYC - Untapped New York
Jan 16, 2023 · Discover the NYC sites Martin Luther King Jr. visited including Carnegie Hall, Riverside Church, and City College.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here’s the many NYC …
Jan 16, 2025 · The Young People’s Chorus of New York City will join the esteemed Harvard Glee Club and acclaimed baritone Lester Lynch for an inspiring concert celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther...
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in New York City
Jan 13, 2023 · The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 1964. Upon his return from Europe the following week, Mayor Robert Wagner presented Dr. King with the Medallion of Honor, the city's highest award.
New York City honors life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 21, 2025 · NEW YORK (WABC) -- Communities across the nation celebrated the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Many participated in a day of service by volunteering and helping ...
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 20, 2025 · NEW YORK — Organizations across the New York City area are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy. This year, the federal holiday...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1962 Speech in NYC | The New York …
At a dinner organized by New York's Civil War Centennial Commission, Dr. King spoke on the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation in American history, arguing that the document proved that government could be a powerful force for social justice.