Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, 50 Years After His Death
On The 21st: It's been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Today, we're remembering him and examining his legacy here in Illinois.
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On The 21st: It's been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Today, we're remembering him and examining his legacy here in Illinois.
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