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Chatterton Elementary School sixth-graders celebrate Dr. King's life

Sixth-graders at Roland Chatterton Elementary School learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before his birthday is observed as a national holiday on Jan. 21. more

1/17/13

Long Beach resident William Johnson urged the administration to be more transparent in its hiring practices.

Long Beach city officials urged to hire more minorities

North Park residents sent a clear message to city officials on Wednesday: stick to your campaign pledge to hire more minorities, and don’t layoff the few that are currently working for the city. … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/6/12

Sonja Prophet with 5-year-old Michael Patterson 5.

A sweetheart's affair

Love was in the air as sweethearts of all ages filled the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on North Centre Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14, for a Valentine’s Day extravaganza. The … more

2/22/12

Minister of Music Jamel Lewis will once again direct the concert.

Long Beach celebrates Black History Month

“This month is important for African Americans — it gives many a sense of pride,” said Ar-Rahman Buskey, program director of the Martin Luther King Center. “It’s important to let … more

Chris Engelhardt | 2/13/12

West Hempstead teen wins $16K for college

The teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have significantly influenced West Hempstead High School senior Shane Williams. So much so, in fact, that he chose to write about them in an essay he submitted to a local organization — an essay that won him more than $16,000 in scholarship money for college. more

2/1/12

Faith leaders, led by the Reverend Reginald Tuggle, second from left, and politicians, including County Executive Edward Mangano, third from right, and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, third from left, sang “We Will Overcome” at the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Celebration at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church on Jan. 15.

Leaders from all faiths remember Dr. King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary figure and a leader in the civil rights movement. He is remembered today for his actions, his words and most importantly, his dream for equality. more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/20/12

A mime dance in honor of King delighted the crowd at the celebration.

Religious leaders strive to keep the dream alive

A world of tolerance, a world free from oppression was what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of. Though strides have been made, local religious leaders acknowledged that King’s dream has not yet been fully achieved. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/18/12

Downing Principal Margaret McDaid, Board of Education Vice President Karen Aker, award recipients Doris Sherr and Michele Reed, board president Danielle Hopkins, and schools Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund.

Malverne schools celebrate MLK Day

The Malverne school district held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award celebration on Jan. 13 to honor King’s legacy and birthday, and the people who embody the ideals he … more

1/18/12

Malverne students Kirztie Hernandez, right, competed in a 55-meter run and took fourth place.

Fun and friendship to honor King

Some 2,200 student athletes from public and parochial schools across Nassau County united on Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, to honor King and humanitarians by holding its annual … more

1/18/12

Clarence B. Jones, center, recounted his memories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a lunch hosted by his associate, Leon Kassman at George Martin on Jan. 5.

MLK confidant dines with Rockville Centre leaders

Political and religious leaders of Rockville Centre broke bread on Jan. 5 with the man whom Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. looked to for counsel and friendship. more

Aaron Axelson | 1/11/12

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