01-16-06 EUR: Special 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Edition

January 16, 2006

CORETTA SCOTT KING APPEARS AT MLK EVENT: Widow of civil rights leader surprises crowd at annual dinner in Atlanta.
*After suffering a stroke and heart attack last August, Coretta Scott King made a surprise appearance at an event held Saturday to honor her late husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read Full Story

EYES ON THE PRIZE RETURNS TO PBS: Civil rights documentary series will air on American Experience.
*PBS, American Experience, and Blackside today announced the return of the award-winning Eyes on the Prize, a landmark series documenting the history of the civil rights movement. Read Full Story

HIDDEN BEACH CELEBRATES MLK HOLIDAY: Label launches radio initiative with BeBe Winans’ ‘I Have A Dream’ song.
*In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, and extending through the month of February as part of the celebration of Black History, Hidden Beach Recordings has launched a special radio initiative which will feature BeBe Winans' “I Have a Dream.” Read Full Story

WYNTON MARSALIS IN MLK DAY PERFORMANCE: Trumpeter to help celebrate the reopening of Tulane University.
*Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, a native of New Orleans, will appear on the Tulane University campus on Martin Luther King Day to help celebrate the reopening of Tulane, Xavier, Dillard and Loyola universities, all forced to forgo their fall semesters due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

NEW ORLEANS MAYOR INVOKES SPIRIT OF MLK: Urges citizens to unite to rebuild city.
*Ray Nagin, the mayor of New Orleans has invoked the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., urging residents to unite and rebuild its hurricane-ravaged neighborhoods. "He would want us to get together. He would want us to start over," Mayor Ray Nagin said during a news conference announcing events scheduled to honor the slain civil rights leader. Read Full Story

BOLTON SONG HONORS CORETTA SCOTT KING: Singer writes “The Courage in Your Eyes” to honor widow of civil rights leader.
*With the national holiday honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his epic achievements upon us, scores of commentators will offer words in praise of his greatness. Read Full Story

BLACK LEADERS ... YOU'RE FIRED!: Effective today, MLK Day, 2006
Dear Black Leader, as the unofficial self-appointed representative of the people who you are supposed to work for, I have a bit of bad news ...You're Fired!!! Or as Martin Lawrence used to say "Gets ta steppin!" It's not that we don't appreciate your hard work and dedication in fighting for our civil rights and everything. We know your bio, which you always share with us anytime we ask you what have you done for us, lately. Read Full Story

KING'S VIETNAM CRITICISM: Rings True For Iraq Today
It's ironic that President George W. Bush chose the week before Martin Luther King Day to denounce Americans who oppose his policy in Iraq. (In his speech on Tuesday, January 10, Mr. Bush more than implied that those critics are disloyal, irresponsible and aiding the enemy.) Martin Luther King, Jr. was an outspoken critic of the war in Vietnam and his eloquent challenge to U.S. policy then is startlingly relevant today. Read Full Story

EUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Special MLK Day edition All on one page
EUR Entertainment News all on ONE page: 'Glory Road' bests Latifah's 'Last Holiday;'Chingy sets the record straight on bodyguard murder/suicide; Nelly scores fourth chart topper; 'Laffy Taffy' tumbles to No. 6. Plus LOTS more. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn't cover in today's issue. (It's sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. Read Full Story