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Dr. King's Dream: The Golden Anniversary

August 28, 2013LaymanCivil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I have a dream, March on Washington, speech

By Richard D. Land On a hot, humid summer day fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ascended into the pantheon of America’s national heroes when he delivered an oration for the ages. The March on Washington was a momentous moment in the long, hot summer of America’s discontent. Racial strife was widespread, sometimes…

Valedictorian rips up approved speech on stage, recites Lord’s Prayer at graduation

June 6, 2013Layman1 Liberty High School, Lord's Prayer, Roy Costner IV, South Carolina, speech, valedictorian

By Heather Clark PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. – A high school valedictorian from South Carolina ripped up his approved speech on stage this past weekend, and minutes later, delivered the Lord’s Prayer in defiance of the school district’s decision to no longer include prayer at graduation ceremonies. Roy Costner IV drew loud applause and cheers when…

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Dr. King's Dream: The Golden Anniversary

Valedictorian rips up approved speech on stage, recites Lord’s Prayer at graduation