From there, Biden is expected to return to the nation’s capital. The visit comes the day before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday designed to honor the Civil Rights leader. It is also the day before Inauguration Day, on which Donald Trump will become the 47th president.
Few politicians, outside of the Biden family, invested as much in Joe Biden’s 2020 run for the presidency as South Carolina congressman James Clyburn. Biden […]
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III sits down with Kristen Welker to share his thoughts on the holiday commemorating his father, Martin Luther King Jr., falling on the same day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Rev. Isaac Holt says it’s an honor to welcome President Joe Biden for his second visit to Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, South Carolina.
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.
Biden appeared to forget King’s name in the final verse before quickly moving on. He began the song as the audience chimed in, but as he got to the portion with her name, he appeared to say, “Happy Birthday, dear Valen,” trailing off.