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Martin Luther King Jr.: A man who changed America
By Gormen Bellepu Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important man in history. He was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was a kid, he grew up with segregation and saw how unfair Black people were treated. He wanted to help and make things better. One big thing he did…
Read MoreRoyals family carries Dr. King’s legacy through annual MLK March
By Baylie Simon/West Texas Tribune In 1987, Claudie Royals established Abilene’s annual MLK March. Today, Michael Royals carries on the tradition his father began. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was built through peaceful protests, powerful speeches and letters, and the faith-based conviction that all people are created equal under God. On Aug. 28, 1963,…
Read MoreAbilene to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several events this month
Abilene residents will have several opportunities this month to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, aka MLK Day, is a U.S. federal holiday, observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is Jan. 19 this year. The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will presents the…
Read MoreThe politics of racism: It’s a heart issue
By Floyd Miller On the cold morning of Jan. 20 on the campus of Hardin Simmons University, Rev. Matthew Lubin lit a fire with his speech concerning politics and racism. Lubin was the keynote speaker for the MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast, and he opened his speech with these words: “Maybe I might stir up a…
Read MoreSeveral Abilene events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20
The Abilene community will have several opportunities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, beginning with a breakfast in the morning and wrapping up with a banquet that evening. Hardin-Simmons University will host the third annual Big Country MLK Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Johnson Building…
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