South Florida woman reflects on meeting Jesse Jackson as a child
Tiffany Crockett says her aunt brought her to see Jackson in 1984 when she was around 7 or 8 years old.
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Tiffany Crockett says her aunt brought her to see Jackson in 1984 when she was around 7 or 8 years old.
Calling it "an attack" on people of color, House and Senate Democrats on Thursday decried a legal memo issued this week by Attorney General James Uthmeier that said numerous Florida laws designed to combat racism are discriminatory.
OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules for historical figures.
Monday is MLK Day, and many businesses and services are closed in observance of the federal holiday to honor the civil rights icon.
The 19th annual event takes place at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami — on the day of the civil rights leader's assassination
See how your route may be impacted if you have to travel to or through the vicinity.
Over 100 volunteers spent the day painting public benches, planting pretty plants and picking up trash along MLK Boulevard.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promised land" on the horizon. Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
A new talking bobblehead that depicts Martin Luther King, Jr. was released Monday to honor the slain civil rights leader.
Parades and unity marches will be held in several cities
"Dr. King has set an example and the bar so high for us in that we owe it to him to continue to reach for his dream because we've come a long way, but we still have work to be done," said the Chairwoman of the City of Miami Commission, Christine King.
While many people will be enjoying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, law enforcement in South Florida won't be having the day off.
Parades and unity marches will be held in several cities
Monday is the official observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of offices will be closed.
By all accounts, 2013 should have been a quiet year in politics. In Washington, the President was riding high after an easy re-election. In Tallahassee, the Republicans remained in firm control of the state's government. And locally, there were no major elections to embarrass South Florida.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has designated Christmas Eve as a paid state holiday.
Monday is the official observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of offices will be closed.
Several events will be held across South Florida on Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. From breakfast to parades to arts and crafts, there's something for everyone in the family.
Several events will be held across South Florida on Sunday and Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
