Martin Luther King Jr. ‘speaks’ at virtual MLK Day event

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: January 16, 2024 6:24 AM CT | Published: January 15, 2024 4:26 PM CT

The National Civil Rights Museum had planned a large celebration to honor what would have been King’s 95th birthday, but as the weather forecast became clear, they realized they would have to pivot. 

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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