Peter Johnson: What I know about MLK that is not in the history books
Rev. Peter Johnson writes about the Martin Luther King Jr. he knew: He was brilliant, athletic and kind. I can see him ...
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.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill King’s dream of non-violent social revolution ...
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Here's everything you need to know about MLK Day and Columbus events
Fifty-seven years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the nation remembers him as a hero who fought relentlessly against racial segregation policies and discrimination. Today ...
Trump inaugurated on MLK Day: How should civil rights be advanced in this new era?
For many people, Donald J. Trump being sworn in as president on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is antithetical to the legacy of ...
Committee for King plans long weekend of MLK events
This weekend will see the return of the Committee for King’s four-day event honoring the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning Friday night with a talent show and ending ...
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
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 ...