MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

South Florida drivers should be extra careful on the roads this holiday weekend.

These are just some of the artifacts University of Miami students will be able to see at the Black History 101 Mobile Museum next week. Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, spent 30 years probing through different flea markets, auctions and antique shops to seek out hidden relics. Today, he holds a stockpile of over 10,000 African American artifacts that tell 400 years of black history. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum visit was organized by the Office of Academic Enhancement and is one of many events happening on campus during Black History month. Lauren Lennon, president of the United Black Students, is ecstatic that a non-student organization has arranged events in the name of black history.

A secretary at a Louisiana high school made a wack joke referring to the holiday as N****r Day in a text that got exposed and ended up costing her job, according to a Daily Mail report. Ouachita Parish Junior High School secretary Nelwyn Fontana (or should I say former secretary) allegedly sent a series of text messages to someone she referred to as “coach” discussing the day off. Community“N—- day lol mark Luther King… Remind your [players] Sunday [we’re] off Monday for Mark Luther King day Monday,” read the message. The high school principal said they do not “condone any form of racism in their schools and community.”Umm… are you sure? It’s only a matter of time until we find out what other racist nonsense is going on down in Ouachita.

By Ed Hill WI(Source The Washington Post):Though he was a Morehouse man, Howard University hosted a memorable celebration in honor of the Rev. Tackling Black Maternal HealthThis year the Howard’s Men’s Basketball team was tasked with picking a social justice issue to tackle and the team chose to focus on Black maternal health. Following the panel, students were able to talk one on one with the panelists to establish networking opportunities for them in the industry. Howard Defeats MorehouseFollowing the panel session on Monday, the Howard University men’s basketball team took on the Morehouse College team in Burr Gymnasium for the 5th Annual MLK, Jr. Classic. As for the game, the Howard University team got a dazzling performance from sophomore guard Elijah Hawkins to defeat Morehouse 86-65.

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent.

The Street Detective was not surprised that Super Cartwright was in Pompano with a plastered smile and a beauty pageant queen wave. They were discussed at Tuesday’s Board meeting. Detective Traceit surmises if past decision making of this Board means anything, Taylor’s bad behavior may make him a front runner. Tuesdays are usually Board meeting or workshop days but having the day off for the King holiday pushed the Board meeting to Wednesday. It appears Super Cartwright has been focused on anything and everything to keep her job except the stuff to keep her job.

Submitted by Shauna PierreRIVIERA BEACH, FL – During the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Observance, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held a series of service projects throughout Florida’s 20th Congressional District. In Palm Beach County, she led a team of volunteers to beautify seniors’ front yards. I want you to keep serving and loving one another,” said Riviera Beach senior citizen Mrs. Andrews. King left a legacy of servant leadership for us to carry on. We are standing on the shoulders of greatness,” concluded Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

No arrests have been made yet following a mass shooting in Fort Pierce on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but authorities have identified a person of interest in connection to the crime that left a mother dead and many others injured.

Dwight Wells one of the organizers of a Wheels Up Guns Down demonstration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day described the bicyclists’ practice as “a culture thing.”

A 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

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The shooting stemmed from a dispute during the event at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce. Four more people were injured as they tried to flee, police said.

Several people were injured during a shooting Monday in Fort Pierce.

Eight people were wounded in a shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce, Florida, on Monday evening.

Those who participated in Martin Luther King Jr. Day events said they viewed the holiday not simply as a day off school or work but as a call for service and reflection on the activism and teachings of King.

Those who participated in a day of service on Monday said they viewed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday in January to honor his birthday of Jan. 15., not simply as a day off of school or work but as a call for service and reflection on the activism and teachings of King.

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of The Seas rescued a group of 17 migrants from Cuba who were stranded at sea on Jan. 14 and arrived at Port Everglades on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Groups of Wheels Up Guns Down demonstrators took to the streets in their bicycles on Monday afternoon to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Miami-Dade County.

Artists share a look at the process to create floats for the 46th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Miami.

During his remarks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16, President Biden said he would veto bills proposed by House Republicans on tax enforcement, energy production and a national sales tax.

Local 10 News hosted Monday’s 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Miami.

A Message From The PublisherBy Bobby R. Henry, Sr.As we approach the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday of January 15, 1929, honored as Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially and sometimes referred to as MLK Day), it is a federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Nothing more, nothing to the attachment of what the cognitive association to the subjective of King vs peasant is. Whose work can buttress, alongside of, or surpass that of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his dream? Who in our next generation of young leaders, who have taken the charge, will dare to walk in the footsteps or blaze a trail that catapults us into what is real in relation to the Dream of Dr. King? Yes, we can over you can do it.”Conceivably our next King could be you.

Children from the Montessori Academi contributed to the sights and sounds of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade that took over Sistrunk Boulevard on Monday in Fort Lauderdale.

One person was injured during a shooting on Tuesday near a Metrorail station in Miami-Dade County.

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a serious crash Thursday morning in Pompano Beach.

Sam Gooden, one of the founding members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died.

Road construction will cause detours at Florida's Turnpike and Sample Road between 9 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.

The Interior Department says it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution.

[SOUTH FLORIDA] – Black history to many people means the recognition of popular African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. With the push to recognize Black history “year-round, not just 28 days” it is necessary to celebrate all the important freedom fighters. Plus, stories that celebrate the historical importance of Jamaicans and celebrate Jamaica’s rich Black history. Jamaicans Making HistoryJamaicans.com covers the well-known Jamaican contributors to Black history such as Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, and Louise Bennet. Making HistoryBy telling the stories of Jamaicans throughout history, Jamaicans.com is ensuring that future Jamaicans will continue to strive for change.

A new Gallup poll released on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day revealed that Americans’ political party preferences dramatically shifted by the end of 2021 from a nine-point Democratic advantage to a five-point Republican edge. Researchers asked Independents whether they lean more toward the Republican or Democratic Party. According to Gallup, the combined percentage of party identifiers and leaners measures the relative strength of the two parties politically. Republicans held as much as a five-point advantage in a total of only four quarters since 1991. Gallup reported that in the fourth quarter, party support flipped as Republicans made gains, from 44% to 47%, and Democratic affiliation fell from 45% to 42%.

Florida reported 112,115 new COVID-19 cases from the past three days coming out of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, data that indicates infections are starting to slow.

In the past, Wheels Up, Guns Down has created major problems on the road with hundreds of illegal vehicles taking over streets and highways while ignoring traffic laws.

Miami and Pompano Beach held Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades Monday as other South Florida cities canceled their events because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials with FIU's Center for Leadership and Service called it a beautification project and beach clean-up.

Miami-Dade College students showed up Friday at the school’s North Campus to take part in the Earth Ethics Institute’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

A soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King Jr.By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.Whatever you put into an effort, that is what the results produce. If you know that you can serve without expecting anything outside the realm of helping a hurting people then you need not apply. 22 You were taught to ·leave [put off; lay aside] your old ·self [L person]—to stop living the evil way you lived before. That old self ·becomes worse [is decaying/being corrupted], because ·people are fooled by the evil things they want to do [L of the deceitfulness of their desires]. 23 But you were taught to be made new in ·your hearts [the spirit/attitude of your minds], 24 to ·become [put on; clothe yourself with] the new ·self [L person; or Man; C become like Christ].

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is in five days and already the law enforcement community in South Florida was warning riders of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles to avoid taking to the streets or face the consequences.

Both teams had postponed games to be made up on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Fort Lauderdale is boosting its COVID-19 testing capacity, but in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, the city has also announced the cancellation of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

The Senate will try to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and will consider filibuster rule changes if the voting-rights bill fails, Chuck Schumer said.

Police say her death isn't considered suspicious at this point. She was 56.

Sitting a few feet from President Joe Biden during his speech to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial's 10th anniversary, Vice President Kamala Harris was well-positioned to issue a quick correction when the president needed it.

The monument depicts two 12-foot bronze statues of a woman holding an infant, and a man breaking free from shackles.

The mixed-use project on a busy Chapel Hill road was approved last week but lacked enough votes to meet the supermajority requirement.

The US often honors its past without making amends for its transgressions when they've benefitted a people, institution, or government.

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.

A Maine man was charged today in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, in connection with setting the Dec. 28, 2020, fire that destroyed the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Vulchev is currently in state custody and will make an initial appearance in federal court in Springfield at a later date. The government also alleges that Vulchev is also responsible for several other fires set on church property and for a series of tire slashings on church property and in the surrounding area. The additional fires alleged include a fire at the backdoor of the church on Dec. 13, 2020, and two additional fires near the rear door of the church on Dec. 15, 2020. Assistance was provided by Hampden District Attorney’s Office; Berkshire District Attorney’s Office; Springfield Police Department; Springfield Fire Department; Pittsfield Police Department; American International College Police Department; Houlton (Maine) Police Department; and Newington (Conn.) Police Department.

(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City says it will redo a Black Lives Matter tribute on a street because the original painting of those words across the entire road confused motorists who didn't know where to drive on it. Instead, the words “Black Lives Matter” will be painted onto the repaved road in a manner that does not obscure lane divider markings, Mayor Marty Small said Thursday. “The words ”Black Lives Matter" will still be on the street." The road painting was a compromise that averted a potential confrontation between activists who wanted to paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on the famous Boardwalk, and city officials who would not allow it. City Council member LaToya Dunston accused the city of wasting taxpayer dollars by painting the road without knowing the rules governing it.

The New York Times first reported that a grand jury was hearing testimony against Chauvin. Floyd’s death sparked protests in Minneapolis and beyond and led to a nationwide reckoning on race. Like Chauvin, all three were fired soon after Floyd’s death. It’s unclear what specifically prompted the increased grand jury activity in the last few weeks, though most federal grand juries are discharged after about 18 months. Barr rejected the deal in part because he felt it was too soon as the investigation into Floyd’s death was still in its relative infancy, the officials said.

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. In one of the inauguration's most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew." Did you catch the 2 @HamiltonMusical references in the inaugural poem? “That day gave me a second wave of energy to finish the poem,” Gorman told the AP. Two other books come out in September — the illustrated “Change Sings” and a volume of her inaugural poem and other works.

Seeing them campaign and celebrate together highlighted the vital partnership between Black and Jewish leaders in our struggle toward equality. It reminded me of that historic photo of King holding up pictures of the martyred civil rights colleagues James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. Yet many of us were robbed of the chance to fully appreciate and celebrate these historic milestones. Or the sight of the Confederate flag being paraded through the rotunda while rioters searched for members of Congress and the vice president. Congratulations, Madam Vice President..Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Several ATVs, motorbikes and Slingshots are sitting at Downtown Towing on Tuesday after the annual Wheels Up, Guns Down ride on Martin Luther King Jr. Day led to a number of arrests and citations in South Florida. Police officers have been parked out front as people come to claim bikes that were confiscated. This year’s ride didn’t appear to have as many participants as in previous years. Downtown Towing in Miami-Dade said they had about 10 impounded vehicles this year, compared to about 70 a year ago. WATCH LIVE: Sky10 following groups of motorcycle and ATV riders out for the annual Wheels Up, Guns Down event that takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple people are facing several charges for their role in what has become a dangerous tradition on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in South Florida. A large group of the Wheels Up, Guns Down riders were seen in Northwest Miami-Dade County Monday afternoon. There has been a noticeable increase in police presence across Miami-Dade and Broward counties as authorities attempt to limit the danger. Watch as Sky10 followed several of the Wheels Up, Guns Down riders below:Wheels Up, Guns Down 2021 WATCH LIVE: Sky10 following groups of motorcycle and ATV riders out for the annual Wheels Up, Guns Down event that takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More: https://bit.ly/3sxkwL3 Posted by WPLG Local 10 on Monday, January 18, 2021For several days, authorities have been on alert, tracking bikers and riders in South Florida for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day rideout.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a day of celebration of the civil rights leader. From sermon in Montgomery, Alabama (1957)The core of servant leadership is to seek to serve others, and to add value to their lives. That's the ultimate benchmark for measuring the value of an organization and its leadership. If you can't walk, then crawl. Bernard Banks is the Associate Dean for Leadership Development and Inclusion and a Clinical Professor of Management at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.

Much like other holidays, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will likely have a different dynamic this year, considering the ongoing pandemic.

American Airlines Flight 191 crashed after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979, killing 273 people. The DC-10, carrying 13 crew members and 258 passengers, crashed 31 seconds after takeoff . All those aboard the jet and two people on the ground died.

Police said Willie Burks, 44, of Madison, drove up the exterior steps on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and around the exterior of statehouse just before 9:30 p.m. He then left the capitol grounds and drove against traffic before parking his vehicle.

Because of the pandemic, you couldn’t watch the 44th-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade from the streets of Miami’s Liberty City this year, but Local 10 News brought it right to you in a virtual format. Our parade show aired on Local 10 at 1 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 18), including some elements with floats and bands that were pre-recorded to avoid large crowds. We also flashed back to the epic 2020 parade that you saw live on Local 10. In case you missed it, a replay of our 2021 parade broadcast can be seen in the video player at the top of this page. To see a presentation of the MLK Day Parade put together by the MLK Parade and Festivities Committee, watch the video below.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are getting ride-out ready ahead of the weekend before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “The goal is to prevent unnecessary delays, injuries and property damage associated with reckless driver behavior,” Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alejandro Camacho said. Florida law also requires ATV riders to wear over-the-ankle boots, eye protection and a safety helmet. “We will be doing a high visibility patrol and we will be doing enforcement,” Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez said. Organizers say the ride will be safe and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“Let’s ride nationwide this Monday as we ride as we further show our abilities to unite and ride for a purpose,” one organizer said.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A crime crackdown in Miami Beach is all thanks to a new task force. It’s a group of two dozen officers that have either cited or put behind bars hundreds of people for breaking the law in Miami Beach. Officer Ernesto Rodriguez with the Miami Beach Police Department said it’s a special group of uniformed, undercover and K9 officers and detectives aggressively cracking down on crime, including drinking and driving in the Art Deco cultural district of Miami Beach. “Dangerous folks who we’ve been able to prevent even more serious crimes from occurring,” said Officer Rodriguez. This special task force will keep hitting the streets for at least two more weeks.

MIAMI, Fla. – The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Liberty City looked a little different this year because of the pandemic, but it was still the spirited and colorful event that’s been going on for 44 years. The parade happened on Friday, but you will only be able to watch it online and on television on Local 10 and Local10.com. If you want to tune in, we’ll be airing it Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. on Local10.com. “First of all, it’s creativity over everything else and is a way to bring a little bit of normal into our new normal,” she said.

Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. Theodore Lumpkin Jr. was just days short of his 101st birthday. Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. The Tuskegee Airmen escorted bombers in Europe. In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

MIAMI – The coronavirus pandemic is forcing some popular events that bring tons of visitors and money into South Florida to be cancelled. With the positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise in South Florida, some events have even been postponed to next year due to them potentially becoming super spreader events. Art Basel has been canceled in Miami Beach, a big loss to the economy and tourism industry. In Fort Lauderdale, the Winterfest Boat Parade set to take place next month is a no-go. The big New Year’s Eve downtown countdown in Fort Lauderdale has yet to be decided upon.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – A large police presence was spotted early Friday morning inside a Pompano Beach neighborhood, which authorities said was the result of a carjacking that occurred earlier in Boca Raton. According to Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Carey Codd, Broward Regional Communications received a call shortly before 1 a.m. regarding a dark-colored Cadillac that had been stolen during a carjacking in Boca Raton. Codd said deputies tracked the vehicle, which came to a stop in the 1100 block of Northwest 18th Drive in Pompano Beach. uhh!’”Codd said another man, identified as Ariel Collazo, 23, of Tamarac, was found dead inside the stolen car from an apparent gunshot wound. One of the women later told Wright that the man who died was her nephew.

Some MLK Rideout participants were breaking the ATV law on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. He said lawmakers and commissioners need to equip deputies with more punitive measures to have a more preventive approach. “They are overlooking any type of law that exists.”MLK Rideout participants break traffic laws Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. Tony said Israel’s biggest weakness is that he was “too political" during his service as Sheriff from 2013 until his Jan. 11, 2019 suspension. Tony and Israel will debate the issues on a later episode of Local 10 News’ This Week in South Florida.

After the meeting, the three close friends went up to Fort Lauderdale to play golf for three days. It was intended for a time of spiritually minded brothers in ministry and servants in the church to experience together 1.) Wholesome Fellowship. Thus, in January of 1983, several brothers came together in Fort Lauderdale, and experienced a refreshing time of wholesome fellowship. In January 1986, Dr. Horace Shepard, Jr. birthed the name of the group as the January Caucus Classic. Elder John Metoya and Dr. Curtis Eubanks serve as Co-Coordinators, Rev.

At the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch, held on Jan. 20, Mark Reingold, Esq. was recognized for his nearly 20 years of service to the Spady Museum as a Board Trustee and legal counsel. He began his service on the museums advisory board that was formed before the Spady Museum opened. After holding the Brunch in Delray Beach for 19 years, the Spady Museum leadership moved the event to Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach to accommodate a larger audience. 2020 event sponsors include the City of Delray Beach, Delray Beach Redevelopment Agency, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Palm Beach County, Tourist Development Council, and Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

An ATV rider does a wheelie while riding in Miami during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in 2018. Year after year, riders of similar vehicles descend on South Florida with the stated aim of advocating for civil rights and gun violence. However, the weekend tends to end with scores of arrests and gun confiscations as it did this year.

After the rally, several of the candidates rushed to catch flights to a forum on policy issues facing black voters in Des Moines, Iowa. The days events marked a rare moment of apparent harmony between candidates, including Sanders, Warren and Joe Biden, who have clashed in recent days. South Carolina Democrats hold the fourth nominating contest on Feb. 29, before the 14 states holding contests on Super Tuesday on March 3. A quarter of black voters said they were undecided. Democrats have crafted competing policies on voter suppression, economic development and criminal justice reform aimed at courting black voters.

MIAMI – Streets were swarmed in downtown Miami on Saturday and reckless wheelies were being popped on I-95 Sunday. The event happens every year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is on Monday. Despite a stern warning from law enforcement, more than 100 riders sped down the streets of Miami, weaving in and out of traffic dangerously as passing drivers did their best to avoid them. “I don’t think they should be doing that because especially there is a lot of traffic down here,” Hernandez said. Law enforcement officials said they will hold accountable anybody making the streets unsafe and are discouraging riders from taking to roadways this weekend, or else they could be arrested and their vehicles impounded.

FILE PHOTO: The Reverend Bernice King daughter of Martin Luther King Jr speaks at the National Bar Association's 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Montgomery, December 1, 2015. REUTERS/Marvin GentrySAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Disinformation campaigns helped lead to the assassination of Martin Luther King, the daughter of the U.S. civil rights champion said on Thursday after the head of Facebook said social media should not factcheck political advertisements. Kings daughter, Bernice, tweeted that she had heard the speech. Id like to help Facebook better understand the challenges #MLK faced from disinformation campaigns launched by politicians. We look forward to continuing this important dialogue with her in Menlo Park next week, a Facebook spokesperson said.

Detectives investigate a woman's murder Sunday morning in Miami's Liberty City. Photo by Brandon Akinbiyi/Local 10 NewsMIAMI - Police officers reported finding a woman dead on Sunday morning after a shooting in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood. Officer Kenia Fallat, a spokeswoman for the department, said Miami Fire Rescue personnel pronounced the woman dead. Crime scene technicians collected evidence after a shooting Sunday morning in Miami's Liberty City. Photo by Brandon Akinbiyi/Local 10 NewsThe murder investigation was steps away from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

From the archives: LBJ signs the Civil Rights Act Watch excerpts from President Lyndon B. Johnson's televised speech on July 2, 1964, as he signed the landmark Civil Rights Act to address racial discrimination and inequality. "We have come now to a time of testing - we must not fail," he told an audience of lawmakers and civil rights advocates, including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.