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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
Posted inDes Moines

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column – originally published in 2008 – is in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, whose life and work we celebrate today. “When machines and […]

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Schools & Education

Highline College’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week will be Jan. 17–20

by EditorJanuary 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events

Here are some ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

by EditorJanuary 17, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education

Highline College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 22-25

by EditorJanuary 15, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News, Politics, Schools & Education

Highline College to host Martin Luther King Jr. Week celebration Jan. 19-25

by EditorJanuary 11, 2016

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Schools & Education

Highline College to commemorate life, vision of MLK with events and workshops

by EditorJanuary 6, 2015

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