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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 .

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Demos President K. Sabeel Rahman Issues Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"Today, nearly 60 years removed from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech during the March on Washington, countless barriers remain between his dream and America's reality.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"Today, nearly 60 years removed from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech during the March on Washington, countless barriers remain between his dream and America's reality.
  • Earlier this month, our country received a stark reminder that America remains a place in which, as King said, too many 'are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.'
  • "In calls for unity following the attack at the Capitol, in a willingness to dismiss the blatant injustice inherent in the police's lack of response to right-wing militants, we see painful parallels between the America in which King lived and the present day.
  • "As Dr. King said, 'Social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability.'

AllDayShirts, a Blank T-Shirt Wholesaler, Pays Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.

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  • The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.
  • It works at both a domestic and international level and is currently headed by Dr. King's youngest child, Bernice King.
  • The King Center is located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr.
  • What better way to do that than by honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of outstanding character."

MLK Jr. oratory competitions go virtual, allowing kids to send messages of hope to a nation in distress

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Saturday, January 16, 2021
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The fourth and fifth-graders presented original speeches about "how MLK Jr.'s teachings can help us today."

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  • The fourth and fifth-graders presented original speeches about "how MLK Jr.'s teachings can help us today."
  • The events were conducted using a live-virtual hybrid approach to help ensure past event continuity and safety for everyone involved.
  • Dominic Patermo , the first-place winner in Dallas, discussed four key lessons from Dr. King that would help unite the world.
  • Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries.

Martin Luther King Day Remains an Important Reminder of American Civil Rights in 2021

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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Most see Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy as not just a great speech but also a continuing commitment to civil rights.

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  • Most see Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy as not just a great speech but also a continuing commitment to civil rights.
  • In 2021, half of American workers look to their employers to act on race and minority equality issues.
  • Unfortunately, 45% of American workers do not expect their employer to make significant progress on diversity and inclusion issues in 2021.
  • Using the ThoughtBite framework, Reputation Leaders ran a U.S. national online study from January 6-8, 2021, to explore American opinions on racism and discrimination.

National Social Justice Activists to Host Teach-In Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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The 4th Annual King Teach-In will be held virtually on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. CST.

Key Points: 
  • The 4th Annual King Teach-In will be held virtually on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. CST.
  • The purpose is to reorient and reclaim the essence of who Dr. King was and what undergirded his public ministry.
  • Known nationally as "the drum major for justice," Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, modeled his ministry like Dr. King's on the intersections of faith and justice.
  • Dr. Haynes works diligently to stand up for justice and to create positive change, nationally, and in the Dallas-Ft. Worth community.

Top Rated Film for Healthcare on Amazon Prime Video

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Monday, January 4, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alphadelphi, Inc. announced that Diagnosing Healthcare is now the top rated film for healthcare, ranked above Michael Moore's film, Fahrenheit 11/9.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alphadelphi, Inc. announced that Diagnosing Healthcare is now the top rated film for healthcare, ranked above Michael Moore's film, Fahrenheit 11/9.
  • Diagnosing Healthcare is an exploration of health care with human rights at the center that offers innovative and unknown solutions for all humanity.
  • As the founder of Alphadelphi, Inc., Roberts has now implemented the ideas in Diagnosing Healthcare.
  • "There's no question about it, our healthcare system is broken and that really is something everyone can get behind," said Roberts.

Business, Economics & Work on the Cusp of Seismic Reset, Research From SourceCode and Douglas Rushkoff Concludes

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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SourceCode Communications , a New York-based technology communications agency, today launches the first in a series of TrendSights Reports , Vol 1: Business, Economics & Work.

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  • SourceCode Communications , a New York-based technology communications agency, today launches the first in a series of TrendSights Reports , Vol 1: Business, Economics & Work.
  • Working with Douglas Rushkoff, media theorist and author of bestseller Team Human , the quarterly SourceCode reports will examine the changing nature of culture, work and society, providing guidance for business leaders navigating them.
  • SourceCodes first TrendSights Report, Business, Economics & Work , spotlights a shift to sustainability and competence as the primary characteristics of the year ahead.
  • Already in the tech industry were seeing programmers demanding a say in how their skills are being employed, says Douglas Rushkoff.

Zalando Partners With Fashion Industry Names to Release Never Before Seen Images on the Theme of Human Connection

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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The campaign features Brooklyn Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeremy Scott and Munroe Bergdorf sharing candid images showing the ultimate expression of human connection and solidarity: the hug.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign features Brooklyn Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeremy Scott and Munroe Bergdorf sharing candid images showing the ultimate expression of human connection and solidarity: the hug.
  • As part of the efforts to celebrate the power of human connection, Zalando is also supporting the Red Cross to help those who may be isolated and lacking that connection at this time.
  • For each post tagging @Zalando and using #WeWillHugAgain, Zalando will donate 5 to the Red Cross.
  • The images they've shared celebrate the beauty of human connection, and we want to inspire the feeling of hope and optimism in these challenging times.

Zalando Partners With Fashion Industry Names To Release Never Before Seen Images On The Theme Of Human Connection

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 11, 2020
Societates Europaeae, Zalando, Munroe Bergdorf, English people, British people, Activists

The campaign features Brooklyn Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeremy Scott and Munroe Bergdorf sharing candid images showing the ultimate expression of human connection and solidarity: the hug.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign features Brooklyn Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeremy Scott and Munroe Bergdorf sharing candid images showing the ultimate expression of human connection and solidarity: the hug.
  • As part of the efforts to celebrate the power of human connection, Zalando is also supporting the Red Cross to help those who may be isolated and lacking that connection at this time.
  • For each post tagging @Zalando and using #WeWillHugAgain, Zalando will donate 5 to the Red Cross.
  • The images they've shared celebrate the beauty of human connection, and we want to inspire the feeling of hope and optimism in these challenging times.