Jan 23, 2025 · In an interview, Bishop William J. Barber II discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as a moral leader and his own vision for a “moral fusion politics” movement.

4 days ago · William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States (1897–1901). Under his leadership, the country went to war against Spain in 1898 and thereby acquired a global empire, which included Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. McKinley was assassinated in …

Jan 17, 2014 · In March 1968, William Branch was responsible for driving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Eutaw to Greensboro to take part in a voting rights march. It would be the last time he would see Dr. King before he was killed three weeks later. William McKinley Branch is a native of Forkland, Alabama.

Jan 15, 2025 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s messages of hope, love, and resilience reverberate far beyond the confines of historic moments, reminding us that our collective progress is a shared responsibility. His legacy continues to inspire, educate, and guide generations of advocates dedicated to the pursuit of justice and equity through coordinated resistance. His groundbreaking efforts coupled with those ...

During the 1894 congressional elections, McKinley made 371 speeches for party candidates and emerged as the most prominent candidate for the presidential nomination in 1896. When McKinley took office on March 4, 1897, the presidency was in eclipse.

Jan 25, 2025 · Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.

Jan 21, 2025 · NEW YORK — He talked of a new Manifest Destiny and a “Golden Age.” He invoked the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. , William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. An honor guard appeared with tricorn hats,...

Jan 19, 2025 · Sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s social justice movement was facing overwhelming obstacles, including a White backlash to Black progress. But King did something that eludes many of ...

Dec 25, 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr. had been killed just two months prior, inciting riots across a country already embroiled by the Vietnam War. Robert Kennedy was a presidential candidate whose supporters hoped could ease the turmoil.

Jan 19, 2025 · Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration