The Rev. MLK Jr. at the American Church in Paris in 1965
Jan 12, 2024 · In 1965, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., went to Paris and gave a sermon on Sunday, October the 24th at the American Church in Paris, located at 65 Quai d’Orsay in the 7th arrondissement.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Paris - entreetoblackparis.com
On April 1, 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. granted a press interview in conjunction with a well attended event that took place at the Palais des Sports in Paris' 15th arrondissement. Organized by the Committee of French-American Support for Racial Integration, the event was designed to raise support for the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Visit to Paris
Oct 29, 2015 · Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1964 Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs On October 24, 1965, Dr. King preached at the American Church during a whirlwind two-day visit to Paris that was instigated by the Féderation Protestante de France (FPF), an organization that has connected Protestant churches and associations throughout France for ...
Martin Luther King Day 2024 — The American Cathedral in Paris
Jan 15, 2024 · Today, we celebrate the life and witness of Martin Luther King, Jr. While in the United States, today is a national holiday, even here in France, we take on Dr. King’s prophetic witness as both challenge and encouragement for us to expand our work to Become Beloved Community here at the Cathedral.
Paris, Pittsburgh, And More: Martin Luther King Jr. In Paris
Nearly 50 years ago to this day, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was visiting Paris, raising awareness for the civil rights movement in the U.S. He was already world-famous. A year before, on Oct. 14, 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize for using nonviolent action to combat racial inequality.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20th, 2025
Jan 15, 2025 · This coming week we celebrate the memory of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose vision and courage continue to inspire millions of people around the world. As you most certainly know, he dedicated his life to the struggle for equality, justice, and peace.
Nearly 60 Years Later, We’re Still Chasing Dr. King’s Dream
Aug 25, 2021 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., protected by an umbrella from the rain addresses civil rights marchers on historic Boston Common April 23, 1965 after a march from the Roxbury section.
King meets and dines with Richard Wright in Paris | The Martin Luther ...
King arrives in Paris; expatriate African American novelist Richard Wright meets King and his companions at the airport. They dine at Wright’s home that evening.
DECLASSIFICATION OF RECORDS CONCERNING THE …
Jan 23, 2025 · More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Federal Government has not released to the ...
Pentagon Agency Pauses Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr.
18 hours ago · The Defense Department's intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in ...