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Claudette Colvin: teenage activist who paved the way for Rosa Parks
In The Spotlight Inspired by the example of 19th century abolitionists, 15-year-old Colvin refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus
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The 8 best biopic movies of the 21st century (so far!)
the week recommends Not all true stories are feel good tales, but the best biopics offer insight into broader social and political trends
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Trump administration releases MLK files
Speed Read Newly released documents on the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not hold any new revelations, King historians said
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Malcolm X vs Martin Luther King: rivalry that supercharged the Civil Rights movement
In Depth The two Civil Rights leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice for Black Americans
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'It makes less sense than ever for the public to be coddling this sport'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The new JFK, RFK and MLK files: what to expect
The Explainer Will the release of documents on the assassinations that 'shattered the 60s' satisfy the conspiracy theorists?
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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK, MLK Jr. files
Speed Read The president signed an executive order to release classified documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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‘The Embrace’ Martin Luther King sculpture: ‘beautiful monument’ or ‘weirdly sexualised blob’?
Talking Point Relatives of the civil rights hero and his wife Coretta Scott King are among critics locking horns after $10m artwork unveiled in Boston
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‘Martin Luther King’s warning of the white moderate rings truer than ever’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Why is an American city divided over ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard’?
In Depth Civil rights activist’s name removed from Kansas City street after public vote
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Martin Luther King Jr. - the best quotes from a great American orator
Speed Read 50 years on from the civil rights leader’s assassination, his intellectual legacy lives on
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Martin Luther King’s assassination 50 years on: who shot him and where was he killed?
Speed Read 4 April marks a half century since the civil rights leader was gunned down in Memphis
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Freedom City 2017: Newcastle honours a legend
In Depth The city prepares a year of cultural events to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr being honoured at Newcastle University
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Selma: latest in a long line of great American civil rights films
In Depth How does Oscar-nominated film starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King fare against other movies?
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