Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr

Asbury Park

A Civil Rights Foot Soldiers Reflection – 50 Years Later

Caldwell: I did not cry 50 years ago when Martin Luther King was assassinated but, this morning as I write and share this, tears have surfaced as I remember him.

By Michelle Gladden
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Asbury Park resident and Civil Rights foot soldier Rev Gil Caldwell was born in 1933 at a segregated hospital in Greensboro, N.C. In an April 3 article published by his alma mater Boston University, Caldwell recalled how his birth would be the first of several segregated experience he would endure. His neighborhood was segregated, his […]

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Apr 04, 2018
Asbury Park

Caldwells Appear On Steve

Turned Away From Resort 60 Years Ago, Civil Rights Leader & Wife Get Honeymoon Do Over

By Michelle Gladden
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Asbury Park resident Gil Caldwell and his wife Grace will be guests on the Steve [Harvey Show] this week. The daytime talk show taped the segment Monday to spotlight just how a group of fifth graders took a stand to help the couple get the honeymoon they were barred from having 60 years ago. Harvey […]

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Feb 13, 2018
Asbury Park

Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebrated In Asbury Park

Church And State Come Together To Honor Community Leaders

By Michelle Gladden
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Church and state came together Sunday during the annual reflection and celebration of the life of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, held at St Stephens AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes city residents and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social justice, peace and […]

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Jan 15, 2018
Asbury Park

King’s Daughter Returns to Asbury Park Sept. 3

Rev. Dr. Bernice King Moving Forward Together Guest Speaker

By Michelle Gladden
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The Asbury Park Community Action Network [APCAN] has announced the return of Rev. Dr Bernice King, the youngest child of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. In January, Rev. Dr. Bernice King was the keynote speaker during the annual Black History Month Extravaganza. On Sept. 3, she will […]

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