MLK Holiday

Ed Taylor, the University of Washington's Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, shares commentary about his reflections on what this day means to him.

Now in its 40th year, the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr Coalition brings community groups and individuals together to promote King's legacy of pushing for equality. A representative from the group says progress has been made, but much work is left to be done.

KNKX's Midday Jazz and Evening Jazz shows will pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with songs related to the civil rights movement, past and present.

Michelle Alexander says that many of the gains of the civil rights movement have been undermined by the mass incarceration of blacks in the war on drugs.

On Monday, Martin Luther King Junior will be honored in a variety of ways around the region as we observe this federal holiday.It’s a day of reflection…

In her commentary for MLK Jr. Day, Michel Martin recalls speaking with two women — one black, one white — of roughly the same age who witnessed the same lynching. Martin will never forget a particular comment from the black woman, and asks the broader question of what Americans should keep and leave behind on this day.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-957106.mp3This week Northeast Washington learned one of its residents is suspected of…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-945798.mp3Not all kids are enjoying a day off thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr.…

Many of us are happy to have a day off, whenever and wherever we can get it. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is no exception. But besides sleeping in and…