Tag Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Charles Moore, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, 1958 (2011.24.4) Charles Moore, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested in Montgomery, Alabama], 1958 (2011.24.5) Charles Moore, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arrested for loitering outside a courtroom … Continue reading →

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Christopher George

Dan Weiner, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.], 1956 (1984.13) Dan Weiner, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Montgomery, Alabama], 1956 (1984.2) Dan Weiner, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (142.1992) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born today, January 15, 1929.

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“…Until Justice Rolls Down Like Waters and Righteousness Like a Mighty Stream”

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Christopher George

Charles Moore, Martin Luther King arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, 1958 (2011.24.4) Benedict J. Fernandez, Dr. King addresses the New Politics Convention at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, October 1967 (76.1990) Unidentified photographer, [Rev. H. Ralph Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr., and … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 years ago

Posted on April 4, 2018 by claartjevandijk

Paul Schutzer, [Martin Luther King Jr. addressing Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.], May 17, 1957 (1808.2005) Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, his speech “I Have a Dream” continues to powerfully resonate: … Continue reading →

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“A multiracial nation united in justice”

Posted on January 15, 2018 by claartjevandijk

Dan Weiner, [Martin Luther King, Jr., Montgomery, Alabama], 1956 (1984.2) Marvin Koner, Martin Luther King and Family, 1961 (3584.1992) Paul Schutzer, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Freedom Riders at bus terminal, probably in Jackson, MS, May 1961 (1855.2005) Days after … Continue reading →

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United Nations Day, 2017

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [President John F. Kennedy speaking at the U. N. General Assembly, United Nations], September 20, 1963 (2013.96.138) UNITED NATIONS: President Kennedy keeps his hands busy as he addresses United Nations General Assembly 9/20. In his speech he suggested … Continue reading →

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April 4th, 1968

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Christopher George

Joseph Louw, [Body of Martin Luther King Jr., Lorraine Motel, Memphis, Tennessee], April 4, 1968 (1862.2005) Joseph Louw, Ambulance at site of Martin Luther King Jr. assassination, Memphis, Tennessee, April 4, 1968 (1860.2005) Forty nine years ago today, on April … Continue reading →

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Malcolm X

Posted on February 21, 2017 by claartjevandijk

Gordon Parks, L.A. Courtroom, Malcolm X displaying pictures of Muslim Ronald Stokes, killed by police a year earlier, 1963 (178.2003) In the May 31st, 1963 issue of Life magazine, Gordon Parks wrote a compelling article. Together with his photographs and through the words of … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by claartjevandijk

Dan Weiner, [Martin Luther King, Jr.], 1956 (1984.13) Bruce Davidson, [Martin Luther King, Jr. at press conference, Birmingham], 1962 (2006.15.16) United Press International, [Martin Luther King, Jr.], 1969 (2012.97.5) Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the … Continue reading →

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51st Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom], August 28, 1963 (2010.81.138) Unidentified Photographer, [March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom], August 28, 1963 (2010.81.136) Unidentified Photographer, [March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom], August 28, 1963 (2010.81.143) Unidentified … Continue reading →

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