Stories tagged with "civil rights leader"

Jackson memorial in Chicago today by indystar

CHICAGO — Religious leaders in Chicago are sharing their favorite Michael Jackson memories and have planned a public memorial. Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago on the city’s... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:20 PM in Communities

King family mourns death of member by indystar

Relatives of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., including one in Indianapolis, on Saturday were mourning the death of a family member, the Rev. Vernon King. King, 48, pastor of St.... – May 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM in News

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:51 AM in Communities

IPS students honor MLK a little later than planned by agammill

In rescheduled event, students are told they can make a difference Students across Indianapolis Public Schools on Friday celebrated the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life -- a... – Jan 31, 2009 at 8:58 PM in Communities

Serena follows Obama news while at Aussie Open by The Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Serena Williams got chills just thinking of the symmetry - Americans marking the birthday of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.... – Jan 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM in Entertainment

Aretha Franklin to sing at Obama inauguration by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Aretha Franklin will sing, the Rev. Rick Warren will pray and more than 11,000 U.S. troops will be watching over inauguration ceremonies in case of an... – Dec 18, 2008 at 9:16 AM in Entertainment

Golden Globe surprises and snubs by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - It’s not as if any huge shockers emerged from the Golden Globe nominations Thursday. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,”... – Dec 11, 2008 at 4:15 PM in Entertainment

Sotheby's yanks 3 MLK papers from NY auction by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sotheby's has withdrawn from auction three papers related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after his estate claimed the documents being sold by Harry... – Dec 08, 2008 at 2:45 PM in Entertainment

A new America? Not so fast by indystar

Sen. Barack Obama's historic victory -- with all its racial significance -- was just a few hours old when the Purdue University campus awoke to find that change is sometimes... – Nov 15, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities