News Archive

Star Wars creator George Lucas donates $1 Million for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project
(News Story, 10/20/05)

Joseph C. Phillips, Memorial Dream Team member: Giving Till it Hurts
(News Story, 9/22/05)

Fundraising Effort Picking Up Steam for MLK Memorial
(News Story, 8/22/05)

"Kids for King" Program Launches to Mark 1963 March on Washington and "I Have a Dream" Speech
(News Release, 8/22/05)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to Break Ground in D.C. Next Year : "Remembering the Man Who Would Dream"
(News Story, 7/05)

"Senate OKs Money to Start MLK Memorial"
(News Story, 6/29/05)

Momentum Builds as U.S. Senate Votes to Provide $10 Million towards Building of Martin Luther King Memorial on National Mall
(News Release, 6/28/05)

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(News Story, 6/27/05)

"Fraternity Brothers Campaign for MLK Monument"
(News Story, 6/24/05)

Tommy Hilfiger Hosts Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial; $1 Million Contribution to Help Build Major Memorial on National Mall
(News Release, 6/10/05)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Launches Faith-Based Initiative on Anniversary of King Assassination; Michigan Faith-Based Community to Raise $1 Million to Help Build Memorial
(News Release, 4/1/05)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and NCAA PARTNER together: Model of MLK Memorial to be displayed at NCAA Hall of Champions
(News Release, 3/29/05)

Q&A / Harry Johnson: “King Site in D.C. Looking for Donors”
(News Story, 2/7/05)

PARADE Magazine Intelligence Report: "A Tribute Fit For a King"
(News Story, 2/13/05)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Announces $5 Million Fundraising Goal for Black History Month; Adds Aggressive Public Phase to "Build the Dream" Campaign
(News Release, 1/31/05)

"Dream Team" Signs On to Help Build Memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(News Release, 6/16/04)

Tavis Smiley Interview: President Harry Johnson
(News Story, 4/16/04)