Last October, I finally made my way to Washington DC to see various monuments, including the White House, Korean and Vietnam memorial, National Museum of African American History and Culture( tons of pics and worth the visit) and of course the MLK monument. … [Read more...] about Monday Evening Thread: MLK’s Legacy in Quotes
MLK Day
Saturday Open Thread: Black Music Month celebrates Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott Heron’s tour for King Holiday
Happy Saturday POU! On November 2, 1983, the official federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was signed into law. The story of how two legendary, influential musicians used their talents to join forces with Coretta Scott King in securing a national holiday for her husband has been given little light. The arduous efforts of Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott-Heron can’t … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Music Month celebrates Stevie Wonder and Gil Scott Heron’s tour for King Holiday
