’It’s a Prophetic Sign’: Black Americans Stand for Israel, Honor Martin Luther King’s Vision

Last week, several hundred African-Americans came to Jerusalem to march down Martin Luther King Street, the city’s tribute to the U.S. civil rights leader. The participants wanted to both honor King’s love of Israel and to show they’re carrying it forward. Dr. King and his wife visited Israel in 1959, and he had hoped to return in the late 1960’s with thousands of his people. Pastor Joshua Giles of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center in Minneapolis told CBN News, “His plan was to bring about 3,000 African-Americans, and he had 600 sign up right away. And unfortunately, he was killed before he could come.“ Now, 55 years later, that same number of people journeyed here to march and to help fulfill his dream. CBN’s Chris Mitchell has the story. Read the FULL version here: CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: What’s coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: Like us on Facebook: Like us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Contact News Editors: Questions about other CBN programs: Questions about supporting CBN? (and) Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews