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Unveiling MLK Files: A Mixed Bag of Transparency and Controversy

July 22, 2025

The FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. are now out in the open. This happened even though King's family and the civil rights group he led didn't want it. The files, over 240, 000 pages, were kept secret since 1977. The King family got to see them first. They asked people to look at these files with

sports

The Making of a Midwestern Football Star

March 22, 2025

Luther Burden III is a name that is quickly becoming known in the world of football. This young athlete from East St. Louis, Missouri, has shown incredible talent on the field. He has speed, agility, and a unique ability to read the game. His journey to success is not just about his physical abiliti

opinion

MLK Day: Service Matters Most

January 20, 2025

You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser

politics

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Twisted Legacy?

October 7, 2024

Ever since Martin Luther King Jr.'s passing, conservatives have been trying to reshape his legacy. They often portray him as a supporter of their policies while ignoring his calls for racial justice. For instance, politicians like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have twisted King's words to justify bo

education

Rethinking the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

September 21, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. was a renowned civil rights leader who fought tirelessly for racial equality and social justice. However, his legacy has been marred recently by the controversy surrounding Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor. According t

religion

The Faithful and the Welcoming: Unpacking the Heart of Midwestern Lutheranism

September 17, 2024

In the heart of America's Midwest, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has been a beacon of warmth, inclusivity, and community for generations. When Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran raised Catholic, brought his progressive legislative record onto the Democratic ticket, the nation took not

education

King's Dream Takes Shape: SC Public High Schools to Receive Free Civics Curriculum

September 16, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced a new initiative to provide public high schools with a free civics curriculum inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The curriculum, based on Anderson University professor Dr. Matt Daniels' book Civil Rights: A Global P

lifestyle

Celebrate Easter with These Local Church Services

September 15, 2024

Easter Services around the South Suburbs This Easter season, many churches in the South Suburbs are offering various services and activities to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here's a list of some of the Easter services and events happening in the area: St. John the Evangelist Churc