Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
In 2025, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Economic Populism Is More Relevant Than Ever
The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement against everything Trump stands for.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
‘We are not here for symbolic gestures’: Springfield honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Inauguration Day
SPRINGFIELD — In the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speakers called for action — not symbolic gestures — to bring economic justice, good schools and political fairness to everyone.
Why isn’t Martin Luther King Day celebrated on his Birthday on January 15? Date and celebration significance explored
However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e., January 15. Instead, MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of the month to align with the birthday. Martin Luther King Day is not celebrated on the leader's birthday due to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
'I'm still hopeful:' Work of Martin Luther King Jr. still not complete, Longview marchers say
The city of Longview’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march along King’s namesake boulevard isn’t just about reenacting a historic movement.
Boston, BU to host ‘Day of Celebration’ honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1962 speech, a Boston University event will explore "The Darkness at Midnight" during its annual MLK Jr. celebration.
Trump inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day to remember King's life's work and his legacy on civil rights and social justice.
Trump becomes another U.S. President to be inaugurated on ‘historic’ MLK Day
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking only the third time in US history that a presidential inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr.
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MLK Jr.’s Fight for Civil Rights Was an Environmental Battle as Well
Terms like “environmental racism” or “environmental justice” were not yet part of the national lexicon when the Rev. Martin ...
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
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Why MLK Day is One of the Worst Things to Happen to King's Legacy
Before you settle into your federally mandated day of action (or day of chillin,’ if that’s your groove), allow me to bestow upon you an inconvenient truth: The Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday ...
Two marches: One honors King, another shuts down street to protest Trump
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, some chose to ignore President Trump's inauguration. Others decided to protest.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...
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Who is Lorenzo Sewell, Detroit pastor who spoke at Trump inauguration?
During a spirited prayer, Rev. Lorenzo Sewell thanked God for the incoming Trump administration. Here's more on the Detroit ...
Can MLK's vision remain a guiding force for America amid the MAGA movement? | Opinion
MLK's legacy calls us to recognize our shared humanity and make love and justice rather than fear and resentment, the ...
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MLK’s Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch.
Project 2025 aims to recreate the state-sanctioned discrimination and inequality that our ancestors fought to end.