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The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the Tidal Basin in the nation's capital.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Inscription To Be Changed To Full 'Drum Major Instinct' Quotation
WASHINGTON -- A controversial truncated inscription on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial that critics say makes the slain civil rights leader sound arrogant will be changed to reflect the full quotation. In January, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar gave the National Park Service one month to explore options for changing the quotation Now, according to The Washington Post, there are details about how the change is going to be made:

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Black Business Owner With the national black unemployment rate hovering at 16 percent, it has been tempting for some job seekers to consider ...

Washington Lifestyle: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Inscription To Be Changed To Full 'Drum Major Instinct' Quotation
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the Tidal Basin in the nation's capital. WASHINGTON -- A controversial truncated inscription on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial that critics say ...

Can Hollywood Ever Rep MyBlack®?
The Controversial Movie, The Help, Stereotypes Blacks Living in the South During the Civil Rights Movement Last Wednesday, The Help, a film based on a book of the same title authored by Kathryn Stockett, launched itself into the pop-culture consciousness. The film was peddled by the kind of marketing ...

MyBlack Loves Turks and Caicos
Turks and caicos Even in today's difficult economic climate, people are refusing to give up their vacation travel. Why, you might ask? It’s really simple. Vacations aren’t just about “time away ...

Lessons from My Black Father
My Black Father Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the importance of the role our fathers play in our lives. It is a time to express our love and appreciation for their commitment to us. Of course, many of ...

African-American Teachers View Cafeteria as Another Classroom
Cafeteria as another classroom Often playing the role of surrogate parents to their students, teachers find themselves with nine months each year to direct and shape impressionable minds, hopefully influencing their lifelong paths ...

In Search of the Holy Long Tail: African-Americans and Web 2.0
Web 2.0 Submit the words “Blacks,” or “African Americans,” in combination with “Long Tail” to the Google or Yahoo search engine, and discover quickly how finding the most ...

 
Fraternity brothers helped make King monument a reality
Members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, visit the monument in Washington. (CNN) -- The newest monument in Washington dedicated to the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is attracting thousands of Americans and foreign tourists. It will finally get its official day ...

African American history sites are plentiful in the Washington area
Ben's Chili Bowl on U St. in Washington was open during the riots that followed Martin Luther King’s assasination and has been visited by a number of famous African Americans over the years. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial is attracting all the fanfare this week. But just outside the spotlight, in Washington and its surroundings, there are dozens of houses, museums and other ...

In Addition To MLK: Four Other DC Memorials Dedicated To Black Activists
MLK Memorial The memorial to Martin Luther King Jr is set to be officially unveiled on August 28th. As a symbol of leadership and a monumental champion of civil rights, it goes without saying that this ode to the ...

Howard University Unveils Mobile Black History Museum
Howard University Logo An 18-wheel trailer has been transformed into a Black history museum that will take visitors on a historical journey through the pages of American Legacy Magazine. The exhibition is filled with ...

Miss Black USA Pageant Aug. 8 in D.C.
Miss Black USA UPPER MARLBORO, MD— Miss Black USA (MBUSA) is pleased to announce Calgon, a leading bath and beauty brand best known for its iconic "Take Me Away" tagline, as a sponsor for the 2011 Miss Black ...


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