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April 3, 2009: MLK Jr. in Gandhi’s Footsteps

April 3, 2009: MLK Jr. in Gandhi’s Footsteps

The nonviolent teachings of Mahatma Gandhi freed ciivl rights movement veteran and Georgia congressman John Lewis not to hate, says Lewis, who was part of a recent pilgrimage to India to retrace Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1959 trip there.

Posted: Apr 3rd, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 3,099   
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January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

January 16, 2009: Martin Luther King’s Dream and Obama

In this historic week, connections between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are inevitable. Some see the inauguration as a testament to the sacrifice of Rev. King and a powerful expression of hope.

Posted: Jan 16th, 2009  Comments: 15   Views: 10,288   
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January 13, 2006: Martin Luther King Jr. as Pastor

January 13, 2006: Martin Luther King Jr. as Pastor

The role of pastor may be one of the most overlooked sides of Martin Luther King Jr. But it was one of the most important aspects of who he was.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2006  Comments: 0   Views: 2,254   
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January 13, 2006: Professor Lewis Baldwin

January 13, 2006: Professor Lewis Baldwin

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview about Martin Luther King Jr. with Professor Lewis Baldwin.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2006  Comments: 1   Views: 837   
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January 13, 2006: Reverend Michael Thurman

January 13, 2006: Reverend Michael Thurman

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview about Martin Luther King Jr. and Dexter Avenue Baptist Church with the Reverend Michael Thurman.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2006  Comments: 0   Views: 1,010   
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January 13, 2006: Reverend Mary Jo Smiley

January 13, 2006: Reverend Mary Jo Smiley

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview about Martin Luther King Jr. with the Reverend Mary Jo Smiley.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2006  Comments: 0   Views: 851   
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August 27, 2004: William Sloane Coffin Extended Interview

August 27, 2004: William Sloane Coffin Extended Interview

Read Bob Abernethy's full interview with William Sloane Coffin.

Posted: Aug 27th, 2004  Comments: 0   Views: 879   
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January 16, 2004: John Lewis

January 16, 2004: John Lewis




Posted: Jan 16th, 2004  Comments: 1   Views: 819   
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January 16, 2004: John Lewis Extended Interview

January 16, 2004: John Lewis Extended Interview

Read more of Kim Lawton's interview with Rep. John Lewis about religion and the civil rights movement.

Posted: Jan 16th, 2004  Comments: 0   Views: 1,130   
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Reflections On Our Pastor: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Reflections On Our Pastor: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Two Baptist ministers published a compilation of the recollections of 34 parishioners who were members of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was their pastor from 1954 to 1960. Read two excerpts.

Posted: Apr 4th, 2003  Comments: 0   Views: 1,226   
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