martin luther king
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Colorado Springs historian explores race, religion
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Billy Graham spoke for many white Christians when he warned Martin Luther King Jr. that he was “going too far too fast.” King was frustrated that whites didn’t embrace the crusade for racial justice and equality, writing his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to “My Fellow Clergymen.” “I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the…
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At the Capitol, looking back to heartfelt MLK Day speeches as guard against discord
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What do fine speeches filled with lofty sentiment matter? Maybe a lot. The work-week ended Friday with the inauguration of Donald Trump. It began Monday with the celebration of Martin Luther King Day. It was a week of mixed national feelings, a week of victorious jubilation and bitter protest demonstration. On Tuesday, state House members…
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Review: LBJ gets his way deploying political skills we’ve learned to hate
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In a political season, it is rare to be afforded an opportunity to watch a consciously and intentional political drama. Politicians are usually better explained through their biographies. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival commissioned All the Way several years ago, and the play went on to achieve success on Broadway, earning Tony Awards for best new…
