‘Too black, too fat – you’ve got a problem’: The sad saga of Luther Vandross
A new documentary argues that the late, great soul star wasn’t paid his dues. Were racism, homophobia and fatphobia to blame?
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Richmond Symphony to perform music from 'Do the Right Thing,' 'Purple Rain'
James Crump-Wallace is a serial entrepreneur. He created the Diamond Flea Market, is the co-founder and creative director of The Spot RVA and is a co-founder of Secret Supper Society, an ...
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The extraordinary untold story of Bowie’s lost tapes
Alomar also invited his own wife Robin Clarke, a singer, and her friend Luther Vandross, a 23-year-old aspiring singer-songwriter. Bowie retained Mike Garson (keyboards) and David Sanborn ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Anniversary 2025: 10 Powerful Quotes That Are Still Relevant Today
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 15. The American civil rights activist, born in 1929, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest orators and most impactful speakers. He was ...
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MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
In recent years in Memphis, recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday has emphasized public service over public pageantry. In 1967 in Birmingham, King said: "Life's most ...
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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr Through His Words
On January 20, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, will be commemorated? It’s a time to celebrate the man who was the face of the Civil Rights movement, his vision, courage, faith, and the words ...
The Source Magazine17d
Happy Birthday To The Late, Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Born on January 15, 1929, Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 91st birthday today. Nearly 47 years after his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, we honor the ...
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15 Martin Luther King quotes to remember
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., American Baptist Minister, led the struggle against racial discrimination in 1960s USA, inspiring supporters with the power of his rhetoric. He advocated the principle of ...