Today In History: The Mountaintop
On this day in 1968, a great man delivered one last great speech. Following a march that resulted in a violent eruption, Martin Luther King …
Posts tagged civil rights movement
Tennessee transplant: East Tennessee Civil Rights Leader Avon Rollins Sr.
While many are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, other civil rights leaders, such as East Tennessean Avon Rollins Sr., also …
Tennessee transplant: Highlander Movement School
While studying sociology, I learned about Highlander: The Movement School in New Market, Tennessee. The center was founded in 1932 by “Myles Horton, Don West, …
‘The Dream Continues’ at ETSU
This semester, Midway Honors student Daniel Parker will be directing “The Dream Continues: The History of the Civil Rights Movement” as part of his senior …
The Rev. Middlebrook speaks on MLK legacy, civil rights
Following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ETSU hosted “Looking Back, Moving Forward” an open dialogue discussing King’s legacy and how it can be emulated …
Economy vs. equality
Say what you will about President Donald Trump, the economy is booming under his presidency. But at what cost? The United States’ economy is doing …
Gediyon Kifle puts vision to action
Although Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was this past Monday, the impact he had along with others around his time will be put on display …
Reflecting on Dr. Bernice King’s message of building bridges, not walls
Our ability to change is only limited by our willingness. Americans must aspire to be better and they must strive to be inclusive of differences. …