Martin Luther King Jr.

Before Dr. Clarence Jones became a speechwriter for his friend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he played shows with jazz legends. He said that is what helped him write speeches like “I Have a Dream.” Jones was the keynote speaker at Westport Library this weekend ahead of MLK Day celebrations.

The Fairfield Museum of Connecticut honored Martin Luther King Jr. with local artist and author Lizzy Rockwell, using her craft of quilting to inspire friendship and positive community action.

Current and retired teachers from New Haven’s school district collaborated with museum workers to present a series of fables, stories and interactive dance performances that honored the late Civil Rights icon.

Commentator David Bouchier looks back on America in Martin Luther King’s lifetime.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave a speech at the annual meeting of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,…