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PennDOT Offices CLosed for Martin Luther King Jr Weekend

Wednesday, January 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDot offices will be closed this extended weekend for Martin Luther King Jr Day. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed between Saturday the 18th through Monday the 20th.While physical locations will be... Read More.

Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 62

Monday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., died Monday from prostate cancer, according to The King Center.He was 62 years old."The sudden shock is devastating," his brother Martin Luther King III said in a... Read More.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. is Martin Luther King Jr. in first look at ‘Genius: MLK/X’

Monday, January 15 by ABC News

The first extended look at Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s take on Martin Luther King Jr. is here.Entertainment Tonight shared an exclusive first-look clip at the upcoming National Geographic series, Genius: MLK/X, on Monday, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.In the clip, Harrison’s MLK addresses... Read More.

PennDOT observes Martin Luther King Jr holiday

Friday, January 12 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – As we approach the weekend prior to Martin Luther King Jr Day , the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday.While the state centers will be closed those three... Read More.

Chris Rock in final talks to direct Martin Luther King Jr. biopic

Thursday, October 5 by ABC News

Chris Rock is reportedly gearing up to direct and produce a new film about Martin Luther King Jr. According to Variety, Rock is in the final stages of talks to board the project, with Steven Spielberg already on board as an... Read More.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s family marks March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

Saturday, August 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Martin Luther King Jr.'s only grandchild was among those who gathered on the National Mall Saturday to honor the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a prominent moment in the Civil Rights Movement that saw him deliver his historic "I Have... Read More.

In Brief: Idris Elba says Netflix ‘Luther’ movie debuting in February, and more

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

Idris Elba took to Instagram on Monday to announce February 24th, 2023 as the release date for his upcoming Netflix feature, Luther: The Fallen Sun. A continuation of his Luther TV series on Netflix, reimagined for film, The Fallen Sun... Read More.

Sculpture commemorates Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston

Monday, January 16 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Nearly 60 years after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed thousands on the Boston Common, city officials unveiled a sculpture commemorating the civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King.The bronze sculpture, which is 20 feet tall and 26 feet wide,... Read More.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s family leads march urging lawmakers to pass federal voting rights

Monday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As voting rights legislation remains stalled in Congress, Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, and his 13-year-old granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, were among a coalition of civil rights activists who led the annual Peace Walk in Washington... Read More.

‘Power Book IV: Force’ debut date revealed, Idris Elba returns as Luther, Ava DuVernay to be honored & more

Thursday, November 11 by ABC News

The latest installment in the Power franchise, Power Book IV: Force, will premiere Sunday, February 6, 2022.Starz made the announcement Thursday about the series starring Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan, with a teaser-trailer. In the fourth installment of Power, Egan leaves New York City and plans to... Read More.