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,
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.
Powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message endures
The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through
Maryland volunteers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual day of service
Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. About 40 volunteers from Arts for Learning and CareFirst did their service at Baltimore's Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School for the annual Dr.
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.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy: At breakfast on Inauguration Day, Columbus leaders remember
Today's local leaders expressed defiance toward Trump, while young speakers at the Columbus celebration spoke in hopeful tones about the future.
Anderson celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Despite frigid temperatures, a crowd of several hundred gathered Monday for Anderson's 45th annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Those in attendance at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Anderson were entertained by the Anderson University and MLK Community Choir,
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What to know for Trump's inauguration. And, a Civil Rights icon remembers MLK Jr.
Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta ...
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Strong cold front doesn't freeze out the MLK March
The Dominion Church of God in Christ handed out free hot chocolate and coffee to participants. A long line snaked from MLK ...
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1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump sworn in for second presidential term
Trump’s inauguration speech centered around the theme of broad sweeping, America-first change, which he claimed would mark an ...
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On joint MLK Day, inauguration, Minnesotans hold civil rights leader’s principles close to heart
Monday was only the second time in history the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day have fallen on the ...
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Greenville King march sparks talks on inauguration, ceasefire, generational responsibility
A line of marchers honoring the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday spanned generations who said current ...
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Guest Commentary: Will They Give Peace A Chance?
The first phase of the hostage release will last 42 days. During this phase, Hamas is to release 33 hostages; 3 hostages ...
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill King’s dream of non-violent social revolution ...
As Trump begins his second term, the foot soldiers of democracy must hold the line
We often face situations we did not choose. But we can always choose how to respond. In this case, the response is to find a ...