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 ...
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 ...
Tennessee bill seeks to rename Nashville's airport as 'Trump International Airport'
Within days of President Donald Trump's inauguration, one Republican lawmaker in Tennessee is proposing to rename Nashville ...
Greater Bethel AME Church celebrates MLK Day ahead of national holiday
A heartfelt breakfast honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. took place at Greater Bethel AME Church in Panama City on ...
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Senator Andy Kim on MLK Day: ‘We Cannot Achieve What We Want Out of Fear and Hatred’
"There's nothing inevitable about America," said Kim. "There's nothing that we are destined for that will just occur on its ...
MLK legacy of hope resonates in Fresno, contrasts with Trump’s inaugural address | Opinion
Opinion editor Juan Esparza Loera embraces MLK Jr.’s concept of unity and hope over president’s threats of massive ...
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Civil rights icon John Lewis discusses his first meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
From #kunhardtfilmfoundation Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights activist, was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. CST. He was ...
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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 ...
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, ...
How music stars, movie stars and pop culture helped spread MLK's message
How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his ...
With Inauguration Day on MLK Day, King’s Family Reflect on His Legacy
Sitting in his Atlanta home office with his wife and fellow civil rights activist Arndrea Waters King, Martin Luther King III ...
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Breaking all the rules: A look at Martin Luther King ‘the troublemaker’
Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a 'good troublemaker' who fought for civil rights and justice. Learn about his impact and the ongoing struggle for equality.