Reflecting on MLK legacy to spur future justice
Guest column by John B. King Jr. urges acknowledging the full history of race in America on MLK Day. He recalls visiting St Paul after Philando Castile’s death and argues for confronting slavery’s brutality, enduring inequities, and ongoing policy choices that shape education and civil rights.
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Community letters praise youth programs and state support
A Cedar Rapids community letter recalls the Youth of the Year finals at First Congregational United Church of Christ and lauds Boys & Girls Club staff since 1993. Nicole Techau named 2018 Youth of the Year. Iowa leaders urged backfill funding and CHIP reauthorization amid rural development and broadband push.
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MLK Quiz Reveals Civil Rights Era Knowledge Test
Guest column by Peter Myers from Ashbrook Center offers a ten question King quiz. It covers influences, churches, birth name, books, SNCC first president, apartment protest, Big 6 membership, gospel guidance, death timing, and Hoover critique with answer hints.
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