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This Day in Black History: April 9, 1968

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT

The funeral for Martin Luther King Jr. was held.

MLK's Family Says Foundation Can't Use King's Name

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:36:00 EDT

The Memorial Foundation was behind building MLK's statue.

After a Year, King Memorial’s Inscription Still Not Replaced

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:10:00 EDT

Several critics said the quote should be verbatim.

Anita Baker: Road to the BET Awards 2012

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 04:29:15 EDT

Anita Baker: Road to the BET Awards 2012.

Anita Baker: Road to the BET Awards 2012

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:40:00 EDT

Anita Baker: Road to the BET Awards 2012.

Girl in March on Washington Photo Identified

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:42:00 EST

Edith Lee-Payne now serves as a Detroit community activist.

From Slave Builders To Leading Architectural Firm

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:59:00 EDT

Deryl McKissack on responsibilities building MLK Memorial

Aretha Franklin, Miri Ben-Ari Serenade MLK Memorial

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:20:10 EDT

Music took center stage down in D.C. on Sunday.

MLK Dedication Ceremony

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:06:00 EDT

BET News was at the Martin Luther King Jr. dedication

NAACP President Says We Must Continue to Seek Justice

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:06:00 EDT

King celebration is over, but there's still work to be done.

Harry E. Johnson

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:02:03 EDT

Harry E. Johnson shares his joy in this historical moment.

Benjamin Jealous

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:54:33 EDT

Jealous encourages us all to keep King's dream alive.

MLK Memorial: Deryl McKissack Discusses the Monument

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:16:00 EDT

Architect says the monument is a key D.C. attraction.

MLK Memorial: Jesse Jackson at the Memorial Dedication

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:15:00 EDT

Jackson reflects on the racial progress in America.

Stars Perform at MLK National Memorial Dedication

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:49:00 EDT

Stevie Wonder, Ledisi and more attend the historic ceremony.

Photos: March for Jobs and Justice

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:51:21 EDT

Hundreds showed their disapproval of the high jobless rate.

A Family Shares an Historic Journey

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:50:00 EDT

An Ohio mother and her children witness history.

What Would Martin Luther King Say?

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:36:00 EDT

Would King approve of Sunday's dedication ceremony?

King’s Children Honor Their Parents at Memorial Dedication

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:41:00 EDT

They asked the world to continue their parents legacy.

Remarks by President Obama at the King Dedication

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:17:00 EDT

We must keep striving, says Obama, to fulfill King's dream.