Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. His dream for justice and equality inspires us all. Happy birthday, King! 🎉
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In Memory of Debois “Scotty” Gathers 🕊️
Four years ago, we lost Debois Scotty Gathers — a member of the Benson Five whose courage still inspires. His fight for justice is a lasting legacy.
Rest in power, Scotty. ✊🏾
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Following Dr. King's
assassination and intimidation by local Klan members, the Benson Five resolved to try to
burn down the town's local KKK meeting hall 56 years ago today.
Their bravery continues to be
recognized today.
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On this day in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. His untimely death not only provided a time of national mourning leading to remarkable legislative achievements but also energized the civil rights movement and
As February comes to a close, Black History Month serves as a reminder of our past and a call to action to continue working for equality.
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Ninety-five years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, on this day in 1929, a King was born! Happy birthday to one of the most recognized and inspiring civil rights leaders in world history.
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60 years ago today, on August 28, 1963, the March on Washington was held in the nation's capital. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the march, standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, calling for an end to prejudice.
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On this day in 1920, the KKK hired publicists to grow the white supremacist organization. Within 16 months, nearly 100,000 new members joined. By 1924, there were three million active members. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. https://t.co/Z87H4GdbP9
55 years ago today, five young black men from Benson, North Carolina, took action in opposition to the local Ku Klux Klan. Today, we recognize the courage of Frederick Donnell Lockamy, Percy Valle Barfield, Leo Stewart, Jr., Debois Scotty Gathers, and Jesse Jones.
Today marks the 55th anniversary of civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
King delivered his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop," the night before, in Memphis, Tennessee. On this day, we honor his legacy! ✊🏾
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#OTD in 1960, four black NC A&T students known as the Greensboro Four began a movement of nonviolent protest against segregated businesses with sit-ins held at Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina.
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