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“Beehive” centers female empowerment, social movements, music of the ’60s
Director Jenefer Davies called the show "a love letter to girl power"
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Local MLK and Lee-Jackson Day festivities clash
Both parades in downtown Lexington boasted the largest crowds they've seen since 2020
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‘Sing a song of hope’: W&L honors MLK with reflection on the past, focus on the future
Students and community members learned and celebrated through a week of programming
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Civil rights attorney discusses MLK’s legacy
Ben Crump emphasizes the importance of addressing injustice wherever it is found
Taylor Branch considers civil rights movement in modern democracy
Author claims Americans have begun to misremember the civil rights movement