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Photo Gallery: 50 Years After MLK’s Death, A Look At His Life

Associated Press

Posted on April 4, 2018 · He famously delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, calling for equality among the races

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50 Years After Martin Luther King’s Death, His Children Are Still Grieving

ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP

Posted on April 3, 2018 · The tributes to their dad are points of pride, but also constant reminders of the void he left

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TxDOT’s I-45 expansion project will resume after federal officials resolve civil rights investigation

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 7, 2023 · The agreement between state and federal transportation leaders will allow the North Houston Highway Improvement Project to move forward while addressing the expansion's impacts on surrounding communities.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3157: Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on January 23, 2023 · Episode: 3157 Martin Luther King Jr’s. remarkable means. Today, a preacher teaches us about invention.

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The Essential Dick Gregory, and a fresh perspective on the Civil Rights Movement

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 3, 2022 · Christian Gregory shares how his father used his comedic skills as a form of activism, and author Thomas E. Ricks offers insight into the strategic planning of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Protests continue over the death of Mahsa Amini

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Posted on October 17, 2022 · A tragic loss of life has sparked a nation to demand their basic human rights following decades of strict laws.

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