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Rev. Al Sharpton joins Brandon Johnson at get-out-the-vote rally in West Garfield Park

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were invited to the rally. Sharpton didn’t endorse Johnson, but he told the crowd to ‘let the record show who showed up’ to the event.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

'All the Parents Want Is a Chance To Make That Choice'

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears wants state education dollars "to follow the child instead of the brick building."

Reason · Mar 26, 2023

Reaction to bronze sculpture of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston hasn't been good – and that's not bad for art that shatters conventions

As an acclaimed photographer and conceptual artist, Hank Willis Thomas has grown accustomed to criticisms of his unconventional art and concepts of identity.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2023

Are the Banks Open on Martin Luther King Day?

MLK Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if the banks are open on Monday, January 19.

Kiplinger · Jan 10, 2023

Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Day?

Both the stock and bond markets will be closed this Monday in honor of civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kiplinger · Jan 10, 2023