Martin Luther King Jr.
Updates on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A minister and activist, Marting Luther King Jr. was the leader of the American civil rights movement, starting in 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Born January 15, 1929, King served as a minister until his leadership of the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott made King a national figure in the civil rights movement. He led a number of protests after that, including the Albany Movement (1961), Birmingham campaign (1963), the March on Washington (1963) and the Selma voting rights movement in 1965. King was assassinated on March 29, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed annually on his birthday.
A Labor Day speech for the ages: MLK on the meaning and purpose of work
Martin Luther King Jr.'s clarion call for excellence is rarely heard in our pulpits, let alone our classrooms, today.
Sixty Years Later, We Can Make King's Dream a Reality
At the current rate, it will take over seven centuries for Black wealth to catch up with white wealth. Here's how to close the gap in a generation.
Fake photo of Trump with MLK Jr. rebuked by civil rights leader's daughter
"Enough is enough," tweeted Bernice King on Saturday in response to the fake image.
Mike Pence misquotes MLK Jr. when confronted on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against using race as a factor in college admissions in private and public universities.
Supreme Court Ruling Shows It's Time to Turn From Racism to 'Gracism'
Affirmative action, a policy crucial in rectifying injustices and promoting equal opportunities for marginalized individuals, has been set back decades.
Harry Belafonte's unique personal connection to Martin Luther King Jr.
Belafonte befriended King early in his career, bailing the civil rights activist out of jail and paying for a babysitter to care for King's children.
Andrew Tate compares himself to Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr.
"My unjust imprisonment is testimony to my good work in the world," said Tate in an email, as he remains in custody on human trafficking charges.
Sunny Hostin says Black vs. white economic equality will take "200 years"
Speaking on 'The View' on Monday, Hostin discussed reparations as she said that "this country was built on the backs of Black people for free."
"Mass chaos" as shooting at MLK Day event sees eight gunned down: Police
At least eight people were shot, while two others were "trampled" by a panicked crowd as shots rang out during an MLK Jr. Day celebration in Florida on Monday.
Republicans mocked for using famous MLK quote
A quote from King's "I Have A Dream" speech is often recited among politicians, namely Republicans.
Boston's Martin Luther King Jr. statue slammed: 'Ugliest thing ever'
The 20-foot tall bronze sculpture weighs 309 pounds and depicts only the arms and shoulders of Dr. King and his wife Coretta Scott King.
The nine states that don't have a street named after Martin Luther King Jr.
According to Professor Derek H. Alderman, there is occasional local opposition to re-naming a street by those who fear it may "stigmatize their neighborhood."
What Is MLK Still Teaching Us About Equity in America Five Decades Later?
On this MLK Day and beyond, let's commit to working together to disrupt the status quo.
Are post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is marked as a federal holiday across the U.S.
Aretha Franklin's 'Every Move' Monitored by FBI, Declassified Files Reveal
Reporter Jenn Dize, who obtained the papers under freedom of information laws, said they showed "repeated and disgusting suspicion of the famed Black singer."
Bill Russell's Daughter Account of Racism He Faced Resurfaces
Th NBA legend died on Sunday at the age of 88 with his wife Jeannine by his side, his family said.
Trump Claims More People at His Rally Than at MLK's 'I Have a Dream' Speech
"So Dr. Martin Luther King had a million and that's fine. Donald Trump with more people had 25,000," Trump said, referring to what the media reported.
MLK's Daughter Schools Senate Candidate Josh Mandel on Her Father's Legacy
The daughter of the civil rights icon and the GOP Senate hopeful got into a debate over where Martin Luther King Jr. stood on guns.
Will Smith Slap Spurs Racism Debate, Daughter of MLK Jr. Weighs In
Dr. Bernice King criticized people who said the slapping incident at the Oscars made Black people look bad.
MLK's Daughter Doubles Down on Prince William Criticism: 'Language Matters'
Prince William has continued to take flak over comments about the war in Ukraine after it emerged initial reports partially misquoted him.
'Republicans Are Racists Weekend!' Sale Causes Thousands of Unsubscribers
The sale, which included the subhead "Cheese Off Racists For Free!," offered 10 heart-shaped stickers with the Black Lives Matter acronym with any purchase.
What Biden Got Right About Dr. King and George Floyd
Unlike those who speak on behalf of people like Floyd, the civil rights leaders of the past intentionally refused to be victims.
MLK's Son: Joe Biden Should Consider Using Executive Power on Voting Rights
Martin Luther King III told Newsweek he was "greatly disappointed" that voting legislation could not proceed in the Senate.
Scrap 'Weaponized' Filibuster—MLK's Son Tells Joe Biden, Senate
Senators should remove the filibuster "as a blockade to justice and equality," King said, accusing Republicans of having "weaponized" the rule.
Knicks Fan Yells 'Shut The F--- Up' As New York Mayor Speaks About Dr. King
Some fans jeered as Mayor Eric Adams honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his speech before Monday's game.
Greene Uses MLK Day to Announce 'New Segregation' for Unvaxxed
Greene said the "discrimination" is being "wrongfully forced upon unvaccinated Americans by the tyrants of the Democrat Party."
MLK's Family Presses Manchin, Sinema on Voting Rights Legislation
The King family took the holiday to highlight Senate Democrats' division over sidestepping the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation.
It's Time for Palestinians to Embrace Dr. King's Nonviolent Resistance
If Palestinian leaders truly seek to make life better for our people, they should follow the example of Dr. Martin Luther King and build a society rooted in diversity, equality, freedom, and opportunity.
We Need MLK's Courage to End Hunger
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in everyone's basic human right to get three meals a day. We can each take action to carry on his mission on MLK Day and every day.
Trash Pickup Schedule for MLK Day 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 finds much of the U.S. shutting down, leaving some to wonder if their trash will be collected as usual on Monday, January 17.
