Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2022

January 17, 2022

Educator James Jette Leads MLK Day Gathering

Louisa Hufstader
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martha's Vineyard NAACP
James Jette, superintendent of public schools in Milton, spoke about education, lifting expectations for all students and the importance of voters' rights during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day luncheon for the NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard.

2020

January 20, 2020

Martin Luther King Luncheon Remembers, Looks to the Future

Aaron Wilson
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martha's Vineyard NAACP
The dining area of the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs was filled on Monday afternoon for the annual MLK luncheon hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Chapter of the NAACP.
January 16, 2020

Martin Luther King's Message Lives On

Marie B. Allen
Civil rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In years past we all have looked forward to celebrating and remembering the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we recalled his leadership and contributions during the civil rights struggles.
January 16, 2020

Martin Luther King Events Honor His Legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King day is Monday, Jan. 20 and the weekend events begin Friday with a Shabbatt service at the Hebrew Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.

2017

January 12, 2017

Gazette Chronicle: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mary Holman was teaching school in Boston when she first heard of Martin Luther King Jr.

2013

January 21, 2013

Looking Back to Reflect: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Civil rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Vineyard Gazette presents a chronicle of selected texts from our archive pertaining to the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr. as they intersected with life on Martha's Vineyard.