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,
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. What to know
View performances, explore workshops, and hear a keynote address from King scholar, Lt. Gov. Antionio Delgado.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations and remembrances on the South Shore
Celebrations of his life are already taking place throughout the country – including here on the South Shore – ahead of the holiday in his name that did not become federally observed until 1986, nearly 20 years after his 1968 assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized as an official holiday until 2000.
Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2025
Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
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.
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,
Brevard marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parade, events
Brevard honored Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday with a parade and other commemorations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, honors the American civil rights leader's birthday,
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black ...
Parishioner who worshipped alongside Martin Luther King Jr. remembers his impact on Pennsylvania church
At the historic Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania, a custodian continues to carry out the legacy of the late ...
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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 ...
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Santa Barbara Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday with Festivities and a Unity March
Everyone has the power for greatness — not for fame, because greatness is determined by service.” — MLK Jr. 1968 ...
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LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...
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MLK Day 2025: A Commemorative Service Focuses on Nonviolence and Justice | WATCH
At Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK Day 2025 honored King’s legacy of nonviolence with the theme "Mission Possible." ...
Eric Adams Attends Inauguration of President Who Could Pardon Him
The New York City mayor canceled plans to honor Dr. Martin Luther King to attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, who has ...
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'Never lose infinite hope.' How Framingham Black church marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The church is hosting the 38th edition of its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration today at the Sheraton Framingham ...
Detroit pastor invokes MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech at Trump inauguration
Sewell quoted at length from Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I have a dream" speech during an invocation at President ...