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Dr. King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech Celebrates 50th Annversary + How ‘FATE’ & Claudette Colvin Helped Shape History…

Aug, 28 2013 | Written by ATLien

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and?Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr‘s historic “I Have A Dream” speech and I’ve been on my own lil personal pilgrimage all year.

[FLASHBACK: In Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr… [PHOTOS]]

Many have been reflecting on Dr, King and his efforts for equality, and the judgement of ones character other than one’s skin tone. But my attention is on the civil rights movement as a whole on this day and the pioneering efforts of Claudette Colvin [more on her later].

[READ: Martin Luther King’s Youngest Son Dexter Marries Co-Founder of LGBT Dating Site… (PHOTOS)]

The basis for the historical march, and ultimately King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” was about equality for the American negro.

VIDEO: MLK’s historic ‘I Have A Dream’ SpeechIn light of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, I ponder how far we have to go until King’s ideology becomes more than just a 50 year old dream.

[READ: For Discussion: Do You Really Believe The Zimmerman Acquittal Was NOT About Race?]

Today’s historic day has me thinking about circumstance…? and fate, a notion that struck me like a ton of bricks over the weekend. Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,News Martin Luther King Jr.

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Fan Mail: Dexter Scott King’s New Wife (Leah Weber) Co-Founded Atlanta LGBT Dating Site… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Jul, 23 2013 | Written by ATLien

In case you haven’t heard, Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Civil Rights Icons Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King married his “longtime” girlfriend, Leah Weber, in a private ceremony in California a few weeks ago.

[READ: NEWSFLASH! Dexter King is Off The Market… ]

Many of you online detectives have sought to find out more information about King’s elusive new bride, who is dang near invisible online, and have turned up quite a bit of information.

from: (email removed by request)
to: straightfromthea
date: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM
subject: Dexter King’s Wife

Michelle! What’s the tea on Dexter King’s new wife? I found a video YouTube whre she started a LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transexual) dating site. I also found the site’s facebook page and the twitter account but can’t find anything else about her.

It’s called “EliteNoire” or EliteNoire.com but there is no website coming up.

I’m sure you have more entertaining posts to write, but please follow up about this interesting information about the newest member of the King family.

This is Atlanta history and it’s driving me crazy that I can’t find a picture or any information at all.

(name removed by request)

Well… this one’s for you Ms. Anonymous. Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Coretta Scott King, Dexter King, Martin Luther King Jr.

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NEWSFLASH! Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Youngest Son Dexter Is Off The Market… [PHOTOS]

Jul, 17 2013 | Written by ATLien

Dexter Scott King (far left), the youngest son of civil rights icons Coretta Scott King and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has finally found his queen.

King, chairman of the King Center, jumped the broom in a private ceremony held last Friday (June 12, 2013) in California, but reportedly of his family members attended the intimate ceremony.

[FLASHBACK:?Family Feud: No Justice, No Peace For The King Family…?]

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Dexter King, Leah Weber, Love and Relationships, Martin Luther King Jr.

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WATCH: Lifetime’s ‘Betty & Coretta? + Why Daughters Say Movie Got It Wrong… [FULL VIDEO]

Feb, 5 2013 | Written by ATLien

Last night was the first airing of LifeTime Television Network’s “Betty & Coretta,” which details how the widows of civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X carried on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.

Iconic actress Ruby Dee is the narrator, hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige boldly takes on the role of Betty Shabazz and Angela Bassett takes on the role of Coretta Scott King in the made for tv film.

While the daughters of both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King have spoken out against the biopic, stating that the portrayals of their mother’s weren’t quite accurate, it still makes for an entertaining movie.

Watch the full video of LifetimeTV’s ‘Betty & Coretta’ + read the family’s take on the movie below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,News Angela Bassett, Betty Shabazz, Coretta Scott King, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Mary J. Blige

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In Remembrance: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 ? April 4, 1968)

Jan, 15 2013 | Written by ATLien

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

[FLASHBACK: “King Holiday” – King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew (Vintage Video)]

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

[FLASHBACK: Is This Use of Dr. King’s Image Offensive? (PHOTO)]

Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land.

[FLASHBACK: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ‘Mountaintop’ Speech Gets Auto-tuned (VIDEO)]

My husband was a man who hoped to be a Baptist preacher to a large, Southern, urban congregation. Instead, by the time he died in 1968, he had led millions of people into shattering forever the Southern system of segregation of the races. ~ Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)

More photos & quotes honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…. Continue Reading…

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Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” Speech Gets “AutoTuned”… [VIDEO]

Jan, 17 2011 | Written by ATLien

VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr “Sings” in Memphis

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I’ve Been to The MountainTop” speech in support of the striking sanitation workers at Mason Temple in Memphis, TN on April 3, 1968. It was to be the last day his voice was heard by the world. The next day, April 4th, King was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel.

I’m almost postive T-Pain has something to do with this autotuned version of the speech… if not, I ain’t mad. Whatever gets the message heard works for me!

CLICK HERE for the full transcript of Martin Luther King Jr’s historic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech.

**Originally posted January 17, 2011***

In case you missed it:
VINTAGE VIDEO: “King Holiday” Tribute Song ~ King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew
Cam Newton, Magic Johnson & More Share Thoughts on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [VIDEO]

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