I Have a Dream: 5 Books to Teach Tots About Martin Luther King Jr.


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Children's Books About Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this weekend, and it's the perfect opportunity to teach tots a bit about the great man and what he was struggling for — and against. There's nothing simple about his life, struggle, or the civil rights movement, but click through for several kid-friendly tomes written on the powerful subject. Read more

Spielberg Has a Dream to Bring MLK Jr.'s Life to the Big Screen


Updated 05/20/09 11:13 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 22 comments

Spielberg Has a Dream to Bring MLK Jr.'s Life to the Big Screen

"In trying to tackle such an ambitious project, the question we had to ask ourselves is, 'Why now?' The answer lies in MLK's own words: 'All progress is precarious.' With every step forward, new obstacles emerge and we must never forget that his life and his teachings continue to challenge us every day to stand up to hatred and inequality." — DreamWorks CEO and co-chairman Stacey Snider on Read more

MLK Jr's Niece Says Planned Parenthood Is "Black Genocide"


Updated 04/17/08 10:45 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 122 comments

MLK's Niece Says Planned Parenthood is Racist

Dr. Alveda King is among a group of prolife black leaders demanding an end to federal funding for Planned Parenthood citing what she calls Planned Parenthood's "racist agenda." Here's what she said: Planned Parenthood is definitely a racist organization — they have a racist agenda. Since 1970, there has been something like 50 million abortions. About 17 million of those have been blacks. It's Read more

One Story, Three Ways: Martin Luther King, Jr.


Updated 01/21/08 9:32 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 8 comments

One Story, Three Ways: Martin Luther King, Jr.

It's the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and in the midst of a presidential campaign recently focused on race issues, the media seems to be giving extra coverage to the reason for the day off today. Here's a sample of how they're selling the story: The New York Times focuses on the campaign slant. Fox News seizes the opportunity to give a nod to the Read more

Texts and Tunes: Books About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


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Books For Teaching Children About Martin Luther King Jr.

Teaching children about historical figures can be stressful because it's important to provide them with plenty of back story and ample perspective, which is why I rely on books to help me educate my children about weighty subjects. I'm crystal clear on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s immeasurable legacy and effect on our country and culture, but when my children start asking questions I like to Read more

The Week in Pictures


Updated 10/22/11 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Obamas at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication

As we near the end of October we continue to dig into our favorite reads for National Book Month, support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and get excited to trick or treat on Halloween. This week was a shaky one, as the Bay Area experienced some earthquakes, Occupy Wall Street went through growing pains, and a handful of celebrities and world leaders made some big announcements. While we Read more

The Obamas Honor Baseball Champs, Berlin Does Racy Fashion, and China Gets Ready for the Year of the Dragon!


Updated 01/24/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Obamas With Cardinals

This chilly week started off golden with lots of sexy bow-tied actors and cute couples at the Golden Globes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the kickoff of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. And while this was a celebratory week for some of our favorite birthday girls Michelle Obama, Zooey Deschanel, and Betty White (who turned 90 this week!), it also took a somber tone with the deaths of Read more

The Obamas Mark MLK Day Before Michelle's Big Day


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Barack and Michelle Obama Volunteering

Yesterday, the first family marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of volunteering and a night of celebration. Barack, Michelle, and daughter Malia spent the day at the Browne Education Center, building bookshelves for the library and painting quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. onto the walls. After a day of giving back, Michelle and Barack got dressed up for the Let Freedom Read more

Bank Commercial Uses Clips of Mother Theresa, The Matrix to Score Customers


Updated 03/09/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Icelandic Bank Kraupthing Commercial

Talk about a marketing strategy gone wrong. Business Insider posted a commercial that the now defunct Icelandic bank Kraupthing released before the worldwide economic meltdown. You'll see video snippets of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Nelson Mandela being sworn in as president, the moon landing, some war footage, and yes, The Matrix. The ad might make for some kind of feel Read more