On King’s holiday in the US, daughter calls for bold action over words
Atlanta, US AP America has honoured Martin Luther King, Jr, with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday. Rev Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders – especially politicians – […]
Black pastors in US state of Georgia press for federal voting bills
Atlanta, Georgia, USAP Black church leaders in Georgia vowed Tuesday to keep up their fight for federal voting rights legislation, with one pastor urging President Joe Biden to use his bully pulpit and strike deals with lawmakers to get the bills passed. “We need you to utilise every ounce of influence that you have,” Pastor […]
Pope says MLK’s message of non-violent protest timely now
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis is honoring civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, on the commemoration of his birthday, saying his message of equality through peaceful means remains more timely than ever. Francis sent a message of prayer Monday to King’s daughter, Rev Bernice King, with whom the pontiff met in 2018. He called […]
Mourners bid farewell to Rayshard Brooks at historic church
Atlanta, USAP Scores of mourners Tuesday paid their final respects to Rayshard Brooks at the Atlanta church where Rev Martin Luther King, Jr, used to preach, taking part in a funeral filled with historical echoes and a tragic sense that Black America has been through this all too many times before. “Rayshard Brooks is the […]