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October 17, 2011
The Root spoke to NAACP President Ben Jealous and other attendees at the ceremony on the National Mall.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 12, 2011
Now that Hurricane Irene has gone, the festivities can resume.
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by Deron Snyder onAugust 27, 2011
King never mentioned anyone's eyesight. So why must we be "colorblind" to achieve his dream?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 26, 2011
In today's link roundup: Cornel West calls for a "revolution in our priorities" to honor King. Plus: AU pledges famine aid.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 24, 2011
Update: The dedication will be postponed.
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by Cynthia Gordy onAugust 17, 2011
Updated: Your guide to D.C. happenings celebrating the King Memorial.
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By pleading the Fifth, the person at the scandal's center didn't quell the uproar.
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