Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, dies at 95

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Clarence B. Jones, a former speechwriter and confidante of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped pen his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, has died. He was 95. Jones died Friday at a senior living community in the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Cupertino, according to a statement … Read more

Clarence B. Jones, civil rights activist who helped write MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, dies at 95

Clarence B. Jones, a top civil rights activist and lawyer who helped write part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s celebrated “I Have a Dream” speech, has died. He was 95. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jones was one of the organizers of the 1963 … Read more

Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to a runoff in the Georgia governor primary, setting up a MAGA clash

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson will advance to a June runoff in the state’s Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The head-to-head contest will pit two candidates against each other who have aggressively vied for … Read more

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty to selling gamblers inside information

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened Trump 03:03 FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early 03:20 Now Playing Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty to selling gamblers inside information 00:26 … Read more

Former NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of federal gambling cases

Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty in a pair of federal indictments involving 34 defendants, including some with alleged links to the mafia and other NBA figures. Jones, 49, was among three people charged in both indictments, one of which focused on poker schemes in which wealthy victims were … Read more

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones pleads guilty to selling gamblers inside information

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal charge that he gave inside information to gamblers. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 49-year-old, who played for 10 teams during an 11-year career, appeared before a federal judge in … Read more