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Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 62
Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died in California of prostate cancer.
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Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer.
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MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
Communities across the nation celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.
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MLK family members to serve as honorary team captains at Eagles-Buccaneers playoff game
Three members of the family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be recognized as honorary Buccaneers team captains when Tampa Bay hosts the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Monday night.
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Students honor King's dream on steps pf Lincoln Memorial
Watkins Elementary School students honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday, reciting his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke with some of the students about the D.C. tradition that’s inspiring new generations.
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Full 2024 NBA Martin Luther King Jr. Day schedule
The NBA will celebrate MLK Day with a full day of games, including nationally televised contests in Atlanta and Memphis.
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What to do for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in the DC area
There’s so much going on promoting peace, service and education for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, plus there’s a chilly sport in Chantilly. News4’s Tommy McFly breaks it all down.
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The Weekend Scene: Brunch deals, MLK Day events and more in the DC area
Now that we’re drying off after that rain and wind mess, we’re putting on our Storm Team4 hats and tracking good things ahead on a much-needed long weekend. Our meteorologist friends have their eye on another round of rain Friday night, so it’s even better if you’re OOO Monday. As John Lewis often said, Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2024?
As Americans honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, many offices and agencies will close their doors to recognize the federal holiday.
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Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, seeing the ‘I Have a Dream' speech and more in the DC area
Martin Luther King Jr. Day returns on Monday, Jan. 15, and there are lots of ways to promote peace, service, education and reflection in the civil rights leader’s memory.
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Winter Restaurant Week: Special menus and deals start MLK Jr. Day
Here are the dates for Winter Restaurant Week in 2024.
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‘Historical reimagining': ‘The Mountaintop' shows Martin Luther King Jr. in new light
Actors Ro Boddie and Renea Brown talk about “The Mountaintop,” a play at the Round House Theatre that uncovers a new side to Martin Luther King Jr. the night before his untimely death. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks with them about their roles.
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Biden calls for action to end ‘hate-fueled violence' on 60th anniversary of March on Washington
President Joe Biden is calling for action to end the type of “hate-fueled violence” that authorities say motivated a white man to fatally shoot three Black people at a Florida store over the weekend.
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'We're still fighting': Thousands mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Thousands gathered on the National Mall to mark 60 years since the March on Washington. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke to people who attended the March in 1963 and returned this weekend vowing to fight on.
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Thousands converge on National Mall for 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Thousands have gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
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60th Anniversary of Historic March on Washington
Organizers say the anniversary march is not a commemoration, but a continuation of the fight for civil rights. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Martin Luther King III: Father ‘would be greatly disappointed in the way our nation is choosing to conduct itself'
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic ‘I have a dream’ speech helped set the tone for the March on Washington and generations to come. News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with Martin Luther King III about whether his father’s dream has been realized.
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Dr. Bernice King reflects on her father's dream and legacy
Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic ‘I have a dream” speech. News4’s Shawn Yancy talked with his daughter, Dr. Bernice King, about her father’s dream and how the nation can help move that dream forward.
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Biden and Harris will meet with the King family on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is still considered one of the greatest and most consequential racial justice demonstrations in U.S. history.
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What to know: 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
Thousands of people will gather on the National Mall on the anniversary of the March on Washington. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.