Jeanne Theoharis, distinguished professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the author of an upcoming book, “King of the North: MartinLutherKingJr.’s Life of Struggle Outside ...
MartinLutherKingJr. Day became an officially observed holiday ... In 1958, a woman approached Dr. King at a book-signing event in New York City and stabbed him with a letter opener.
Black Empowerment Day continues the legacy of the African Culture Fest, as the Center prepares to honor the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.