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Martin Luther King, Jr.

California Governor Posthumously Pardons Gay Civil Rights Icon and MLK Confidant Bayard Rustin

February 5, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that he is pardoning gay civil rights icon Bayard Rustin, the close friend of Martin Luther … [Read more...] about California Governor Posthumously Pardons Gay Civil Rights Icon and MLK Confidant Bayard Rustin

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Bayard Rustin, California, Gavin Newsom, Martin Luther King, Jr., POLITICS

Black Americans Mostly Left Behind by Progress Since Dr. King’s Death

January 20, 2020 by Sharon Austin, The Conversation Leave a Comment

On Apr. 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while assisting striking sanitation workers. Back then, over a … [Read more...] about Black Americans Mostly Left Behind by Progress Since Dr. King’s Death

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: civil rights, Martin Luther King, Jr., racism

Nichelle Nichols: How Martin Luther King Jr. Saved ‘Star Trek’

January 21, 2019 by Savas Abadsidis Leave a Comment

Star Trek: Discovery is a hit and one of the most representative shows on TV. Representation is part of the rich legacy of Trek . But it almost all … [Read more...] about Nichelle Nichols: How Martin Luther King Jr. Saved ‘Star Trek’

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Gene Rodenberry, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nichelle Nichols, star trek, Star Trek: Discovery

Maryland Elementary School to Be Named for Gay Civil Rights Icon Bayard Rustin

April 13, 2018 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin Elementary will be the name of Montgomery County, Maryland's first school named for an openly gay individual after the Board of … [Read more...] about Maryland Elementary School to Be Named for Gay Civil Rights Icon Bayard Rustin

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bayard Rustin, education, Martin Luther King, Jr., Maryland

Fox News Hires Anti-LGBT Niece of Martin Luther King Jr. As Contributor: VIDEO

March 8, 2015 by Kyler Geoffroy

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s niece, Dr. Alveda King, who has a long history of anti-LGBT activism, has been hired as a Fox News contributor, Fox … [Read more...] about Fox News Hires Anti-LGBT Niece of Martin Luther King Jr. As Contributor: VIDEO

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alveda King, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Gary Bauer Thinks Martin Luther King, Jr. Would be ‘Mortified’ by Gay Rights: VIDEO

January 24, 2015 by Anthony Costello

Politician Gary Bauer appeared via Skype on Hagee Hotline saying the Constitution doesn't guarantee civil rights for gay people or abortion and … [Read more...] about Gary Bauer Thinks Martin Luther King, Jr. Would be ‘Mortified’ by Gay Rights: VIDEO

Filed Under: Gary Bauer, Religion, YouTube Tagged With: Abortion, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gary Bauer, gay rights, Martin Luther King, Jr., Religion, YouTube

Homophobic Fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran Files Federal Discrimination Complaint

January 23, 2015 by Anthony Costello

Fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran officially filed a federal discrimination complaint contending that he faced religious discrimination after … [Read more...] about Homophobic Fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran Files Federal Discrimination Complaint

Filed Under: Georgia, towleroad Tagged With: Alliance Defending Freedom, Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Georgia, Kasim Reed, Martin Luther King, Jr., towleroad

Powerful MLK Video from the NBA Features ‘Barrier Breaker’ Jason Collins: WATCH

January 19, 2015 by Andy Towle

The NBA is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a video called "Barrier Breakers" showcasing many of the league's firsts … [Read more...] about Powerful MLK Video from the NBA Features ‘Barrier Breaker’ Jason Collins: WATCH

Filed Under: News, Sports Tagged With: Basketball, Jason Collins, Martin Luther King, Jr., NBA, News, Sports

MLK Day of Service in Philly’s Gayborhood

January 20, 2014 by Andy Towle

Here's an event that might interest you if you're in Philadelphia today. PGN reports: To honor the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of … [Read more...] about MLK Day of Service in Philly’s Gayborhood

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Martin Luther King, Jr., Martin Luther King, Jr., News, philadelphia, Philadelphia

O’Reilly Admits He Was Wrong About No GOP Speakers Being Invited To MLK Celebration: VIDEO

August 31, 2013 by Christian Walters

… [Read more...] about O’Reilly Admits He Was Wrong About No GOP Speakers Being Invited To MLK Celebration: VIDEO

Filed Under: Bill O'Reilly, FOX News Tagged With: Bill O'Reilly, FOX News, Martin Luther King, Jr., Martin Luther King, Jr., video, Video

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