Martin Luther King Jr.
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Westtown Honors Black History Month with Bayard Rustin Discussion
The remarkable man behind the 1963 “March on Washington” to secure equal rights for all was born and raised in Chester County. A local public…
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WilmU’s Literature Minor Explores a Range of Cultures, Times, and Voices
From Little House on the Prairie to Dragonriders of Pern, Dr. Katherine Cottle “grew up reading and loving books” and now enjoys sharing her passion with students in Wilmington University’s Literature program.…
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“Death of a King” Tells the Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Last Agonizing Year
Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year by Tavis Smiley with David Ritz is an agonizing look…
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New Exhibit Traces History of Declaration of Independence from 1776 to Present Day
The new multimedia exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution, The Declaration’s Journey, traces the history and legacy of the Declaration of Independence from…
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West Chester NAACP Leads Successful Book Drive for Local YMCA
The West Chester NAACP is supporting young readers with a recent book drive, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The organization recently collected…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise…
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Resolution Honoring Bayard Rustin Adopted by Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has adopted a resolution honoring civil rights activist and West Chester native Bayard Rustin, writes staff for The Unionville Times. …
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Lincoln University Students Celebrate Legacy of Black Excellence and Progress
As Black History Month returns, students at Lincoln University – the nation’s first degree-granting historically Black university – reaffirm their commitment to honoring the legacy…
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Chester’s Robert Ferguson Worshipped With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Custodian Robert Ferguson, now 91, recalls a time when he worshipped at the historic Calvary Baptist Church in Chester alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,…
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WCU Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., with Multiple Events
West Chester University (WCU) will host special events across several days honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday is Jan. 20…
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Why Villanova University Is Now the Permanent Steward of MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of the original copy of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas for…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham…
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Netflix Releasing Biopic of West Chester-Born Civil Rights Leader
West Chester-born Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is the architect behind the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his momentous “I…
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Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist
Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff and…
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Exton Teacher Dresses Up as African American Heroes in Honor of Black History Month
Tamika Burton, a Spanish teacher at Collegium Charter School in Exton, is dressing up as African American heroes to honor the historical figures during Black…
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Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice. Nicole…
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Volunteers at Coatesville’s W.C. Atkinson Memorial Renovate Duplex for Men Experiencing Homelessness
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, dozens of volunteers from W.C. Atkinson Memorial Community Service Center in Coatesville and the community are renovating a…
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Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ Stars Bayard Rustin, But It Also Spotlights Another Hero With Same Last Name: His Grandmother
In addition to the civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, Netflix’s new movie Rustin spotlights another West Chester hero: his grandmother Julia “Ma” Rustin, writes Rosa…
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