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The King Dream Chorus And Holiday Crew: Where Are They Now?

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In 1986 some of the biggest names in Black Music united to help in the effort to get Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. birthday declared…

The King Dream Chorus And Holiday Crew: Where Are They Now?

Luther Campbell Calls Spike Lee An “Uncle Tom”

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It’s not just Dick Gregory firing shots at Spike Lee over his criticism of Django Unchained. Columnist and 2 Live Crew member Luther Campbell unleashed…

Luther Campbell Calls Spike Lee An “Uncle Tom”

Samuel L. Jackson’s is On "The Mountaintop"

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Entering his final performances as Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in “The Mountaintop”, Samuel L. Jackson connects with his admirers after Friday night’s show. Long live Lord Jackson.

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Samuel L. Jackson’s is On "The Mountaintop"

Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Emily Deschanel vs. Zooey Deschanel

Though perhaps most often associated with movies, the annual Golden Globe Awards also honor the best in TV, and as a result, many small screen favorites were on hand. That includes two actresses who happen to be sisters! Bones’ Emily Deschanel, dressed in blue, looks great for having given birth to her first child recently. Her younger sibling, New Girl star Zooey Deschanel, is a newly-single girl, but we don’t imagine that will last long. Major cutie alert! Vote for your favorite Fox (and style!) star in the poll below:

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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

The 83rd birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., was actually yesterday. But in honor of one of American’s greatest heroes, a national holiday commemorates it today. The clergyman, activist, and civil rights leader became an iconic figure in the 1960s for embracing nonviolent methods to bring about sweeping social reforms. King’s efforts in the American civil rights movements culminated in the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech (below). Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” Speech One of the most stirring orators in U.S. history, King personified the movement to expand American values to include a vision of an egalitarian, color blind society. In 1964, MLK became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination in the U.S. By the time of his death in 1968, at the age of 39, he had refocused his efforts on an even broader scale, seeking to end poverty and the Vietnam War. Happy birthday to a true giant among men!

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Congratulations! Idris “Drisy” Elba And Octavia Spencer Make It Rain By Winning Their Golden Globes, Morgan Freeman Honored For Lifetime Achievement

Yay! Our boo Drisy won him a Golden Globe!!! This year had to be one of our favorite Golden Globes. Not only did our favorite man banger pick up an award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role on “Luther” but our girl Octavia Spencer also won for Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for The Help . Morgan Freeman also picked up the Cecil B. DeMille for his lifetime body of work — definitely well deserved. We were a bit disappointed that Mary J. Blige missed out on winning Best Original Song for “Living Proof” the jawn she did for The Help . Madonna picked up that one instead, but we’re gonna post the video for “Living Proof” cuz we think it’s the perfect tribute for our Golden Globe winners anyway. Check out some pictures of the winners below: WENN More On Bossip! Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner: Here Are Some Current And Future Celebrity Stepdads Handling Their Biz With The Kids Out Of Pocket Old Heads: Mama Jones Starts Twitter War With Olivia???? Canada Dry: Tattoo Artist Claims That Drake Waited In His Car And Sent His Bodyguards To Confront Him Elsewhere In The World: J.R. Smith’s Sister Goes H.A.M. In The Stands At Chinese Game, Choking Out Broads And Catching Fade With An Old Head!

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nephew New President Of SCLC

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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference has named Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as its president.King founded the civil rights organization in 1957. The Rev. Howard Creecy , who had been president of the SCLC, died last month. SCLC officials also announced that Bernard LaFayette Jr., co-founder of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, has been named national board chairman. He replaces Sylica Tucker, who resigned. The SCLC board also named Don Cash, a Washington, D.C. labor official, as vice chairman, and Louisiana attorney Randal L. Gaines as acting vice president. Earlier this  year  Bernice King declined the offer to head the organization. Presidents who served SCLC • 1957-1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. • 1968-1977 Ralph Abernathy • 1977-1997 Joseph Lowery • 1997-2004 Martin Luther King III • 2004 Fred Shuttlesworth • 2004-2009 Charles Kenzie Steele, Jr. • 2009–2011 Howard W. Creecy,

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nephew New President Of SCLC

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nephew New President Of SCLC

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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference has named Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as its president.King founded the civil rights organization in 1957. The Rev. Howard Creecy , who had been president of the SCLC, died last month. SCLC officials also announced that Bernard LaFayette Jr., co-founder of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, has been named national board chairman. He replaces Sylica Tucker, who resigned. The SCLC board also named Don Cash, a Washington, D.C. labor official, as vice chairman, and Louisiana attorney Randal L. Gaines as acting vice president. Earlier this  year  Bernice King declined the offer to head the organization. Presidents who served SCLC • 1957-1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. • 1968-1977 Ralph Abernathy • 1977-1997 Joseph Lowery • 1997-2004 Martin Luther King III • 2004 Fred Shuttlesworth • 2004-2009 Charles Kenzie Steele, Jr. • 2009–2011 Howard W. Creecy,

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nephew New President Of SCLC

Twitter Files: Celebs Remember Dr. King

Many of our favorite celebs took to Twitter today to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday by tweeting their favorite King quotes and more.

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Twitter Files: Celebs Remember Dr. King

Twitter Files: Celebs Remember Dr. King

Many of our favorite celebs took to Twitter today to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday by tweeting their favorite King quotes and more.

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