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Monday, January 21, 2013  More than a hundred people attended a church service in Quincy Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  QU students showed the spirit of Martin Luther King Junior as they brought the National Day of Service to Quincy.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Community service to be highlighted at  Q.U.  MLK Day of Service event.

Monday, January 16, 2012  The nation paused Monday to remember the Reverend Martin Luther King Junior. Decades after his famous "I have a Dream Speech," waves of his supporters continue to cram into churches and walk in marches across the country for a celebration.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The Fort Madison Community is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with a march and film presentation.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  If you're looking to make cheap weekend plans, here's some welcome news for you.

Friday, November 18, 2011  A Pittsfield couple has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging racial discrimination in the workplace.

Sunday, February 13, 2011  Dozens gathered at Willow Street Christian Church in Hannibal to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The suspicious backpack was spotted by three city employees about an hour before the parade was to start.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Several kids told Jarod they have been coming to this program for several years and the video they watched Monday taught them the most about his life and his message.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Monday, more than a hundred people crowded into the Bethel AME Church in Quincy. They heard from a variety of spiritual leaders as well as city and state officials.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Martin Luther King III to deliver keynote speech at service marking holiday's 25th anniversary.

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Beck: US has 'wandered in darkness' too long, Palin praises 'patriots'; Sharpton honors King

Saturday, August 28, 2010  The Rev. Al Sharpton called the demonstration an anti-government rally advocating states' rights.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  President Barack Obama on Thursday eulogized Dorothy Height as a history-making figure in the civil rights movement whose quiet perseverance produced gains in "a righteous cause."