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National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, assassination site of MLK, chronicles the American civil rights movement to spark involvement. #MLK50NCRM
May 5, 2020 10 tweets 2 min read
Before we attempt to claim #CincoDeMayo as an independence celebration that revolves around food and alcoholic beverages, let’s explore the origins of this holiday and the importance of honoring its intention. In 1860, the Mexican government declared bankruptcy, the result of decades of internal conflict which devastated the economy and the country.
Aug 28, 2018 7 tweets 4 min read
#OnThisDay in 1963, Dr. King stood atop the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his famed “I Have a Dream” speech. Still not free. #FreedomForward