Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his biographer. On a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s Book of the Day podcast, Jonathan Eig,
Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Opinion
A Call to Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Beyond | Opinion
Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity, and peace.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr. King's 96th birthday, citizens in the Lower Hudson Valley raised their voices and served their communities through their actions.
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Opinion: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, how would he have approached the Trump era?
The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how King might respond to Trump's America.
SDSU students & staff honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SDSU students & staff honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Carrie Underwood performs acapella after technical glitch at inauguration A YouTuber asked a group of Americans aged 70 to 80 what their biggest retirement regrets were — how many apply to you?
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Ask Caray: What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do on his last visit to Louisville?
What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do on his last visit to Louisville?
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Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry ...
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Martin Luther King III says, on Trump's inauguration, there needs be to be a return of civility
Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration. That was in 1997, when Bill Clinton took the oath of ...
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What is open on Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a ...