Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.Government & Politics

NY Times: Governor Shapiro on Short List of Future Democratic Party Leaders

Pennsylvania Governor and Upper Dublin native Josh Shapiro is carving out a prominent role among Democratic Party leaders, writes Katie Glueck for the New York…

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DelVal-Connected Artist's Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate

A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight…

Journalist Betty Medsger wrote about the FBI's surveillance of U.S. citizens and abuses of power based in information contained in files stolen from the Media FBI office in 1971. The story is being revisited in Season 2 of the podcast 'Snafu,'Media

Media FBI Office Break-in From 1971 Topic of 'Snafu' Podcast

The theft of files from an FBI office in Media Borough on March 8, 1971 that revealed FBI surveillance of U.S. citizens is being…

Mary Mason, who made a name for herself as a Philadelphia talk radio legend, passed away at the age of 94.Philadelphia

Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist

Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff…

Wilt Chamberlain served as “community relations” adviser to Richard Nixon's campaign on his quest to become the 37th president of the U.S. His role was to help Nixon connect more with Black voters and help sway Black voters to vote for Nixon.Government & Politics

West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election

In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president.

That year, they collaborated…

Old 5-Star Forum series program series from when MLK gave his speech.Historic

Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker 

On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the…

A Pennsylvania historical marker outside the closed building of the Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland.Real Estate

Peace Center Proposed for Upland Seminary Where MLK Was a Student

In his younger days, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland.

He studied there from 1948 until…

WCU’s MLK Brunch student co-host Josef Sanders, Drum Major for Justice Milena Oberti Lanz M’13, Drum Major for Justice Nicole Barkley-Jones ’99, and MLK Brunch student co-host Journey Washington.Education

Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice

At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice.

Nicole…

Calvary Baptist Church in Chester.Chester

Calvary Baptist Church in Chester Benefits From Philadelphia Union Success

The Calvary Baptist parking lot in Chester fills up when the Philadelphia Union succeeds, reports the Associated Press in BusinessMirror.

The Chester church, which once…

Professor of History Bob Kodosky, pictured center wearing a purple jacket, and WCU students who conducted the oral history interviews along with several local veterans from VVA 436 and the Marine Corps. League who participated in the project.West Chester

National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will…

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WCU to Host 3-Day Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

This year, West Chester University will host several special events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday (Jan. 16 this year…

Final Resting Place for Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King in AtlantaHistoric

A Love Story for MLK Jr. and His Wife Coretta King

Several women played significant roles in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and activism, especially his wife, Coretta, writes Francis Akhalbey for Face2Face Africa…

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Penn State Brandywine to hold a week of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

The Center for Social Impact at Penn State Brandywine is hosting MLK 2023 from Jan. 16-19 to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr…

Two book covers from author Patrick Parr, "The Seminarian" and "One Week in America"Events

Widener Zoom Talk on MLK Day Looks at King’s Time at Crozer Seminary

The Widener University Center for Civic and Global Engagement is hosting “A Conversation with Patrick Parr” on Zoom for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday…

Dean Phil ClosiusEducation

Delaware County Leadership: Phil Closius, Dean, Wilmington University School of Law

Phil Closius, dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, spent his childhood in two very different environments – New York City and the suburbs of…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Leadership

MLK Jr's Social Gospel Approach Was Learned at Crozer Seminary in Chester

Martin Luther King Jr. was greatly influenced by his time as a young seminary student at Crozer Theological Seminary near Chester, but his first year…

Poster for Martin Luther King Jr activities at Penn State Brandywine.Education

Penn State Brandywine in Media Hosts a Week of Events Honoring MLK Legacy

Penn State Brandywine in Media is hosting seven MLK programs, Jan 17 to 21 providing opportunities for service, education, and activism honoring the life and…

People wait on a train platform to pay respects as the Robert Kennedy Funeral Train passes by.Government & Politics

Robert Kennedy's Funeral Train Passed Through Darby Borough

When the funeral train carrying the body of Robert F. Kennedy traveled from New York to Washington, D.C. on June 8, 1968, it passed…