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    May 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Protests for equality become a battle for justice leading up to Bloody Monday in Danville

    June 10th, 1963. It's a day Danville would rather forget, but at the same time one remembered as a turning point during the Civil Rights battle.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    June 10th, 1963. It's a day Danville would rather forget, but at the same time one remembered as a turning point during the Civil Rights battle. Tonight we continue our month long series of reports on Danville's darkest day 50 years ago. Last week the...

    Tags: Civil Rights, Broken Wrist, Justice and Rights, Entertainment, Crime, Law and Justice

    2. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Civil Rights leaders describe scene in Danville leading up to Bloody Monday

    <em>A half-century ago, one moment, and one group's decision to disobey the law, forever changed the history of Danville and the south.</em>
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A half-century ago, one moment, and one group's decision to disobey the law, forever changed the history of Danville and the south. It's called Bloody Monday because of the violence that happened that day in the fight for civil rights. The law said...

    Tags: Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons, Salem (Salem, Virginia)

    3. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Lynchburg entrepreneur is raising funds for trade school

    Reporter
    Lynchburg entrepreneur, Thomas Johnson wants start a school to help local community members learn woodworking skills. “You have to understand that woodworking is big,” said Johnson. “When you were born, you were welcomed by what? A...

    Tags: Ghana, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    4. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. UPDATED: Suspicious package found on Martin Luther King Jr. bridge was an art project

    Roanoke Police say the suspicious package attached to the metal supports of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge was an art project.
    Roanoke Police say the suspicious package attached to the metal supports of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge was an art project. The investigation continues but police say a person placed what appeared to be a soda can wrapped in duct tape...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    5. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Thursday marks 45 years since the death of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Thursday marks 45 years since the death of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thursday, folks will come together for a prayer vigil at the MLK Bridge in downtown Roanoke, to mark the anniversary.  A man named James Earl Ray shot and...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace

    6. Jan 21, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Henry County community marches to MLK Jr.'s command, 'Stop the Violence'

    One community is reliving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of equality and ending violence by marching in his honor.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    One community is reliving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of equality and ending violence by marching in his honor. People from all backgrounds and ages marched a section of Axton Road in Henry County this morning with a police escort. The...
    7. Jan 14, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Martin Luther King Junior Day Events

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 21. Several area organizations are holding events to recognize the day. If you would like to have your event included in this list, please send an email to news@wdbj7.com. Here is a list of events: - SCLC...

    Tags: Fires, American Red Cross, Martin Luther King Day

    8. Oct 10, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  8. Nearly 70 percent of Virginia schools meet new education benchmarks

    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation.
    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation. The state Department of Education on Wednesday released results of the objectives aimed at reducing proficiency...

    Tags: Francis Scott Key, Charles City (Charles City, Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Education

    9. Jul 20, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Justin McLeod's Blog

    <strong>August 15</strong>
    August 15 Goodbye They say all good things must come to an end.  With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business.  I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools.  There are several reasons why I'm switching...

    Tags: Rick Sanchez, Javier Bardem, Christmas, Sexual Misconduct, Vie

    10. Mar 25, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Remembering "Bloody Sunday" and Trayvon Martin

    The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is remembering "Bloody Sunday"; an event that occurred back in 1965, when non-violent protesters were attacked by Alabama state troopers.
    Multimedia Journalist
    The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is remembering "Bloody Sunday"; an event that occurred back in 1965, when non-violent protesters were attacked by Alabama state troopers. The Alabama case led to the famous march from Selma to Montgomery...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Trayvon Martin

    11. Apr 4, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. People gather to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Roanoke

    People across the nation are remembering a dark day in American history.
    People across the nation are remembering a dark day in American history. 44 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Junior was shot and killed In Memphis, Tennessee. Here in Roanoke, people gathered to remember Dr. King and his contributions. The Southern...
    12. Jan 10, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. National Parks to offer free admission this weekend

    Start your year off with a visit to a national park.
    Start your year off with a visit to a national park. All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from January 14-16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The National Park Service will also offer free admission on 14...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Tourism and Leisure, National Parks, Travel, Martin Luther King Day

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