Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
A Life,' spoke on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s 'Book of the Day' podcast about Martin Luther King Jr., and noted that MLK didn’t have plans to become a civil rights leader when he joined the Montgomery Bus boycott in 1965.
On Inauguration Day, remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for economic justice
Martin Luther King Jr. “called for the prioritization of people over profit and for more equitable distribution of wealth and resources.“
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apple has updated the home page of its website to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King's most
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across western Massachusetts
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several communities will be hosting events honoring his life and legacy. What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? This is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
How to Watch or Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Speeches Online
This Black American hero’s words remain as powerful and relevant today as they were decades ago. Here’s how to remember MLK’s legacy using your favorite streaming platform.
Keke Palmer buddy comedy ‘One of Them Days’ squeaks by ‘Mufasa’ to top weekend box office
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a ...
‘One of Them Days’ tops slow weekend box office
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a ...
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Defangs ‘Wolf Man’ At Weekend Box Office
Per Deadline, Mufasa: The Lion King is projected to earn $11.5 million through Sunday and $15.5 million through the four-day ...
Newsweek11d
Martin Luther King Jr.
Schumer received a response from civil rights activist Bernice King after the comedian posted a clip of her dad discussing Israel and antisemitism.
A conversation about MLK's legacy, and a second Trump administration
Monday marks both the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th President. We reflect on this with scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude.
MLK Jr.’s daughter: ‘Wonderful’ Trump being inaugurated on day celebrating father
Bernice King, the daughter of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., says the simultaneous occurrence of MLK Day ...
Rolling Out3h
5 films that bring MLK’s legacy to life amid tension
From Oscar-winning dramas to revealing documentaries, these powerful films honor MLK's fight for equality while reflecting on ...
CPS 4th-grade student shares part of speech that won Foley’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Foley & Lardner LLP’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition was held at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. Ten fourth- and fifth-grade ...