How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his message in the '60s

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deserves to have his legacy of non-violence, love and justice recalled in the context of Catholic social teaching.

When the annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., rolls around, I frequently find my mind wandering to the Mississippi heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. One of those people is Ruleville’s own Fannie Lou Hamer.

BRIEFLY: Boy Scouts Troop 50 to celebrate 70th anniversary; Education Foundation Suncoast Scholars; Punta Gorda and Lakewood Ranch festivals.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 20, and if you’re looking for a place to volunteer or give back to the community, check out this guide: King Day of Service: Charles Papa Recreation Center: Chew Honors The King: MLK Day Clean Up 2025: Laura Sims Skatehouse Cleanup: MLK Day of Service in

SEED mentoring program holds annual Martin Luther King Jr. event in Princeton and will honor Trenton’s Algernon Ward.

Heroines of Voting Rights,' an MLK Day performance; 'Waste to Wonder' art exhibit; MLK Day brunch and lecture in Delray Beach.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will invite the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an inspirational performance. The production will feature song, dance, and dramatic reenactments of Dr.

BROOKE, SPEAKING OF MLK DAY COVERING SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY, A SIGNATURE EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HERE TO TELL US ABOUT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL GATHERING IS THE SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM.

How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his message in the '60s

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson will present the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Spirit Award next week to Charles and Augusta Garrett, of Atlantic City.