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Bloomberg Snubs First Lady at King Day Dinner "Republican" New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was a no-show at the Congress of Racial Equality's annual Martin Luther King Day dinner, even though first lady Laura Bush and newly crowned GOP Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist both attended and gave stirring tributes to the revered civil rights leader. Though the mayor couldn't find time to meet and greet the wife of the president of the United States, he did manage to attend a King Day tribute at Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network headquarters, along with top Senate Democrat Hillary Clinton....

Lubbock youth ...... rock the dream By RAY WESTBROOK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL The Martin Luther King celebration moved to Lakeridge United Methodist Church on Monday night for a youth talent program that rocked the sanctuary with hand-clapping songs and animated dances. Dancers and singers from Lyons Chapel Baptist Church performed a spirited praise song containing the lyrics, "what a mighty God we serve," and involved a standing, swaying audience of some 300 people. Yolanda Jeffery, one of the talent show's organizers, spoke of the enthusiasm evidenced by the youth groups. "A lot of them are really ready to go and ready to...

<p>Hundreds of area youth and supporters attended marches and celebrations Monday honoring the efforts of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.</p> <p>Monroe was the center of much of the activities Tuesday, with two separate marches through city streets and a gathering of youth in southern Monroe.</p>

<p>Area citizens joined hands Monday to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</p> <p>Alexandria Convention Hall was filled with praise and worship as the words of local and state clergymen mixed with video presentations of King's "I Have A Dream" speech.</p>

<p>Residents from across the area joined Monday in the national holiday to celebrate the life of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.</p> <p>The third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Bossier City kicked off Monday with Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams, as grand marshal. Area residents reflected on their memories - or what they have read and heard - of King in a parade that took place under gray skies.</p>

<p>Bossier City to hold parade for MLK Day Larry Burton / The Times Posted on January 17, 2003 The third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Bossier City is set to start at 10 a.m. Monday with Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams, as grand marshal.</p>