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Over the next months King debated how to handle the requests to cease contact with Levison. Levison, however, valued the administration’s support for the movement and took the initiative to cut off all visible ties with King. He continued to advise King on important matters indirectly, often using Clarence Jones as an intermediary. In October ...
Jan 17, 2011 · Clarence Jones. When I helped draft that 1963 speech, none of us imagined an African American president. But US society is far from post-racial. Mon 17 Jan 2011 07.00 EST. Share.
CLARENCE B. JONES: Dr. Clarence B. Jones, a monumental figure in the civil rights movement and a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stands as a living testament to the power of resilience, unity, and commitment.
Jan 15, 2024 · Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the longtime speechwriter and confidant of MLK, was the guest of honor at Westport Library’s 18th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday, Jan. 14.
Feb 10, 2024 · Currently, Jones is the Chairman of the Spill the Honey Foundation, which was founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and acts to fight against racism and antisemitism via art and ...
Feb 11, 2024 · Its Super Bowl ad features Clarence B. Jones, the former lawyer and advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. who drafted King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech for the 1963 March on Washington.
Jul 21, 2017 · On July 21, 2017, Dr. Clarence Jones, the King Institute’s scholar-in-residence and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s attorney, speechwriter and advisor, delivered a talk at the Institute. Dr. Jones spoke about his personal experiences with Dr. King, recounted humorous personal anecdotes, and shared his opinion on Dr. King’s legacy.
