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South Florida gay community thrilled by Obama's speech
When he heard the president's words last Monday, Norm Kent said he jumped out of his chair and threw up his right fist as if "Giancarlo Stanton had just hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth for the Marlins." Carole Benowitz said, "I had goosebumps....Tags: Civil Rights, Wilton Manors, Gays and Lesbians, Justice and Rights, Feminism
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Martin Luther King Day highlighted with service projects and celebrations
FrameworkWashington, D.C., wasn't the only city celebrating on Monday. Various groups in Los Angeles marked Martin Luther King Day with service projects and celebrations, some of which coincided with President Obama's second inaugural ceremony in the nation's... -
No patsy now
WASHINGTON -- My inner Pollyanna was basking in blissfulness, rolling in the hay of righteous rhetoric, backstroking through the sunny sibilance of aspiration. Drunk, apparently, on alliteration. It was a perfect day. Cold but not freezing. Crowded...
Tags: Paul Ryan, Barack Obama, Government Health Care
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Martin Luther King Jr. Lived On at St. Luke's Church Monday, with Classical Strings and Steel Drums
Other cities may have had stuff like inaugurations and parades, but nothing can overpower Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Haven. Especially when you place some open-minded violinists in the midst of steel-drum thumpers. The MLK holiday in New...Tags: Michael Jackson, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Scott Joplin, Music, Arts and Culture
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Lend a hand
This past weekend volunteers across America participated in the National Day of Service and selflessly gave back to their communities. From volunteering at after-school programs to picking up litter in a state park to countless other worthwhile efforts,...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Minister Calls For Building A New America Following Newtown Shooting
The Hartford Courant— The tragic shooting deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School can lead to a new and better America the Rev. James Forbes told the crowd at an interfaith service in Newtown Sunday night. "They did not die in vain," Forbes, his voice rising to a...Tags: Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Gun Control, Politics
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Danville marchers remember Martin Luther King's legacy
scollins@amnews.comThe energy during Monday’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was impossible to miss at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets. For more than 30 years, the event has taken place to honor and remember King, a man who stood at...Tags: Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Career and Workplace, Barack Obama, Crime, Law and Justice
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Danville Schools 2013-2014 calendar announced
Danville students will begin classes in August at about the same time as last year, after the Danville Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year Monday night. Aug. 14 will be the day students are to return to school and May...
Tags: Students, Adult Education, Holidays, Teaching and Learning, Labor Day
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Horror movie 'Mama' to top new Schwarzenegger, Wahlberg films
Arnold is looking at a scary weekend at the box office. The low-budget horror movie "Mama" is expected to open at No. 1 with about $20 million, including Martin Luther King Day on Monday, according to people who have seen pre-release audience surveys....Tags: Guillermo Del Toro, Jennifer Lawrence, Django Unchained (movie), Zero Dark Thirty (movie), Golden Globe Awards
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MLK observances set for Monday
tkleffman@amnews.comMarvin Swann Jr. expects an enthusiastic crowd to gather Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy despite some direct competition that will steal away some of the annual event’s core audience. “I know we’ve...Tags: Heart Attack, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Barack Obama, NAACP
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10 Things to Know: South Dakota plans to expand drug, alcohol courts
Editor's note: As part of the coverage of the 2013 legislative session, the American News will provide, on most days, a list of 10 pieces of information helpful to understanding what is — and sometimes isn’t — happening at the state...Tags: The Salvation Army, Holidays, Politics, Columbus Day, U.S. Military
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...Tags: Personal Service, Politics, Clubs and Associations, Lifestyle and Leisure, Game Playing
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