Martin Luther King Jr., a man who embodied the U.S. civil rights movement, was assassinated more than half a century ago on April 4, 1968. Here are some key facts about his life. Early life Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr. on Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son […]
Starring — Slaawirluni Rausistuami slaawirtaartukut. – At Russian Christmas time we go starring. Each January, the Russian Orthodox faithful in Alutiiq communities honor the birth of Christ with starring, a caroling celebration. Carolers travel from house to house carrying a large, brightly decorated, twirling star that symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem. They announce the birth […]
