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A New Playground Called DREAM Park Opens in San Antonio’s Martin Luther King Park

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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A new playground called DREAM Park opened on July 16 at the Martin Luther King Park in San Antonio.

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  • A new playground called DREAM Park opened on July 16 at the Martin Luther King Park in San Antonio.
  • Dr. Kings legacy lives on in this community park and through the strong partnerships we have with our generous donors.
  • The new playground adapts a section of previously unused space within Martin Luther King Park to help benefit the local community with this playground.
  • Unilever, H-E-B, and the Eastside Boys & Girls Club worked together on the ideation, design, and organization of resources for the playground.

Businesses Call on Congress to Amend Voting Rights Act to Honor the Late John Lewis this Session

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --More than 160 companies from across the country sent a letter to Congress today urging the introduction and passage of Voting Rights Act legislation to honor civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis and end discrimination in voting.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --More than 160 companies from across the country sent a letter to Congress today urging the introduction and passage of Voting Rights Act legislation to honor civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis and end discrimination in voting.
  • The legislation the companies are supporting would update the 1965 Voting Rights Act to strengthen and protect the right to vote for all eligible Americans.
  • Businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions have come together with the shared commitment to protect voting rights for all Americans and ensure all eligible Americans can freely cast their ballots so that every voice is heard.
  • The late Rep. Lewis was a fierce advocate for voting rights the horrific beating of John Lewis on Bloody Sunday as he led a march in Selma for voting rights prompted Congress to enact the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Critically Acclaimed Film "Through Her Eyes" Delivers A Humanized Account Of One Family's Civil Rights-Era Struggle

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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A coming of age film, Through Her Eyes presents the daily life of one African-American family in Selma, Alabama just as the state decides to desegregate schools.

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  • A coming of age film, Through Her Eyes presents the daily life of one African-American family in Selma, Alabama just as the state decides to desegregate schools.
  • Comprised mostly of former stage actors, the cast delivers a captivating performance that doesn't rely on much more than their presence on screen.
  • For more information about the film or to request additional press assets, please contact: Syreta J. Oglesby at [email protected] or 201-658-3711.
  • This gives producers that desire to have their films in distribution the best opportunity to have their film seen globally for the best return and exposure possible.

Parsons and HLB Lighting Design Partner with Selma Center on National Historic Landmark

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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b'CENTREVILLE, Va., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it\'s working with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation on a new architectural lighting design and installation for the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

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  • b'CENTREVILLE, Va., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it\'s working with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation on a new architectural lighting design and installation for the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
  • "Illuminating this historic landmark will not only enrich the Selma skyline and advance community economic development goals for the region, but also reinforce our responsibility to continually represent the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion that connect humankind.
  • "\nParsons will provide agency coordination and structural and electrical engineering design services in support of the architectural lighting design for the bridge.
  • Please visit parsons.com , and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we\'re making an impact.\n'

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Only Grandchild Joins Impact Podcast for Special Black History Month Episode

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Arndrea Waters King (wife of Martin Luther King III ) and her daughter Yolanda King (the only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr.) are the featured guests for the special Black History Month episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Arndrea Waters King (wife of Martin Luther King III ) and her daughter Yolanda King (the only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr.) are the featured guests for the special Black History Month episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • Over the years, she has lived her commitment by consistently supporting those who have been marginalized and silenced to find and collectively use their voice for change.
  • As part of the Center for Democratic Renewal, she organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence.
  • Arndrea and Martin are proud parents of Yolanda Renee King, age 12, who has already become an activist in her own right.

talkshoplive® and The King Center Announce "BE LOVE" Campaign Partnership to Celebrate Black History Month

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading live streaming, social selling online network talkshoplive announced their month-long partnership with The King Center in honor of Black History Month.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading live streaming, social selling online network talkshoplive announced their month-long partnership with The King Center in honor of Black History Month.
  • "talkshoplive is an open and welcoming community and we encourage those utilizing the platform to consider donating not only financially, but with their everyday actions as we celebrate Black History Month and strive for equality."
  • King.
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is a 501(c) (3) organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

National Geographic and ESPN’s The Undefeated Trace the Ongoing Plight and Journey of the Civil Rights Movement In THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: KEEPERS OF THE DREAM

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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The timely one-hour documentary special is from National Geographic and The Undefeated, ESPNs content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race and culture.

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  • The timely one-hour documentary special is from National Geographic and The Undefeated, ESPNs content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race and culture.
  • The documentary will also illustrate the resilience of the civil rights movement and the sentiment of the people behind it.
  • Yet after the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts were subsequently passed, violence toward Black America continued.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paved for us despite grave opposition, said Courteney Monroe, president, Content, National Geographic.

Martin Luther King III Shares Hopes for the Future on Impact Podcast with John Shegerian

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parents legacy of nonviolent social change.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Wachtel, Drum Major Institute (DMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating commonsense solutions to drive social progress for all American citizens.
  • Led by their sons, Martin Luther King III and William B. Wachtel, DMI advocates to improve accessibility for citizens to actively participate in our democracy.

Martin Luther King III Joins Impact Podcast for Special MLK Day Episode

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Martin Luther King III is the featured guest for the latest episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Martin Luther King III is the featured guest for the latest episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parents legacy of nonviolent social change.
  • It was tremendously humbling to have Martin on our show, said Shegerian.
  • After a particularly challenging 2020, who better to have on our special MLK Day show to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and bring our listeners a message of hope and inspiration for a better future.

BET Joins Forces with [tbh] In the Fight to Combat Hate for National Religious Freedom Day and Martin Luther King Day

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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The partnership will launch in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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  • The partnership will launch in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • Too often, racial, ethnic and religious groups are pitted against one another in their respective quests for equality, both in the United States and globally.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has said darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
  • Additionally, BET and [tbh] are encouraging social media followers to honor the heroes in their lives who are fighting against hate.