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Martin Luther King Jr. 'I Have a Dream' Speech Full Text Transcript: MLK Jr. Day 2014 Celebrated Across America (Full Speech Video)

Day 2014 will be marked on Monday, January 20, with the nation celebrating the birthday of the historical civil rights leader. To celebrate this special day, King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech text can be found by clicking through the link provided below. (Photo: Reuters / Mike Segar) A photograph of the Rev. MLK Jr.' King was assassinated in 1968, and in 1983 President Ronald Reagan signed the federal holiday into force, with the first year of the holiday being observed in 1986 nationwide.

Last year, the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his infamous "I have a dream" speech. 'No shots fired' day urged to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Golden Globes: Gabourey Sidibe wins best comeback. Gabourey Sidibe arrives on the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards on January 12.

Golden Globes: Gabourey Sidibe wins best comeback

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Video.rbml?id=mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:182756&alt=http%3a%2f%2fm.mtv.com%2fvideos%2findex. Mobile Video: I Won't Love You to Death: The Story of Mario and His Mom (1 of 6) Rachel Jeantel Makeover: Ebony & theGrio Gives Rachel A New Look. Ebony magazine and theGrio gave Rachel Jeantel a makeover. Eyes roll. Rachel rose into the media spotlight after testifying in the trial of Trayvon Martin, the 17 year-old Florida resident who was gunned down by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. Rachel’s testimony was central to the prosecution’s case, as she is the last known person to have spoken to Martin. While on the witness stand, 19-year-old Jeantel was heavily scrutinized by the defense and in the court of public opinion for her broken speech (English is her second language), attitude and appearance.

While giving Rachel a makeover is nice, it’s a band-aid to the bigger wound that is still healing in her life. Must Read: Win $2,500 In Our My Best Me Sweepstakes! This makeover, courtesy of Ebony and theGrio opens up a conversation of the publications’ cosign with society about body image, as well as age-old Black ideals of public appearance and misses the mark by offering Rachel superficial and temporary fixes. Do Women Always Say I’m Sorry? Don Lemon Tears into Megyn Kelly: 'What Your Jesus and Santa Look Like Is Entirely Up to You' Queen Latifah interview on David Letterman - September 5, 2013. Arsenio Hall stands his ground against protesters; supports gay guests. Arsenio Hall stands his ground against protesters; supports gay guests. "She was so frickin' mean to me": Toni Braxton's Original Full Interview with Oprah (1998)

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LL COOL J LYRICS - I'm Bad

(Be on the lookout for a tall light-skinned brother with dimples) (Wearing a black kangol, sweatsuit, gold chain, and sneakers) (Last seen on Farmers Boulevard headed east) (Alias L.L. Nelson Mandela Biography - Birthday, Facts, Life Story, Quotes, Timeline, Video. Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994, serving until 1999.

A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Synopsis Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. Early Life Nelson Mandela was born Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1918, in the tiny village of Mvezo, on the banks of the Mbashe River in Transkei, South Africa. Nelson Mandela Dies At 95: President Obama Addresses The Nation, PBSNewsHour Captured on Ustream:PBS NewsHour Stream Political News. Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model.

"Sh*t I'm not creative enough to make up or a series of unrelated events.." Zora Howard - "On Things of Which I am Ashamed" Timeline: A History of the Voting Rights Act. The ACLU represented the NAACP's Alabama chapter in Shelby v.

Timeline: A History of the Voting Rights Act

Holder. In the decision, the Supreme Court crippled one of the most effective protections for the right to vote by rendering ineffective the requirement that certain jurisdictions with a history of voting discrimination get pre-approval for voting changes. States have wasted no time enacting potentially discriminatory laws including Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, South Dakota, Iowa, and Indiana.

The good news is that we have the chance to fix it now. What happened to tony on ellen. Charcoal Donuts. The hypocrisy of a black Miss Israel. Miss Israel 2013 is crowned, Yityish Aynaw.

The hypocrisy of a black Miss Israel

In February, 21-year-old Yityish Aynaw became the first black Miss Israel. Born in Ethiopia, Aynaw was orphaned at the age of 12 and her maternal grandparents, already settled in Israel, sent for her and her younger brother. The rest, as they say, is history. Meet the New Miss Israel. White House fears rush to ObamaCare website. A MissNikkiAnn Moment: Charcoal Donuts. Just An Update.