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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align.
Monday we honor the legacy and action of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. In 1963. The speech clearly captured the struggle for freedom and equality faced by black people in the country at the time.
10 famous quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.
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 ...
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‘King: A Life’ MLK Day event kicks off Calvin University’s January lecture series
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig will discuss his book, “King: A Life” on Monday, Jan. 20, the federal holiday ...
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach ...
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and ...
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Our Rich History: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day — famous Black inventors of our region
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune 
 In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we are proud to offer this encore ...
Jacksonville pays tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jacksonville celebrated the life and legacy of MLK ahead of the civil rights icon's official holiday Monday with a gala ...
Five Monroe County events set to honor Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy
Local events from Jan. 21-24 will honor Martin Luther King Jr. See what you can do on Monday, MLK Day, at the Toledo Museum ...
MLK Bio Blitz Day of Service Event with The Parks Foundation
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is ...
US Market On Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Is Trading In Dow Jones, S&P 500, or Nasdaq Open On Jan-20? Outlook
US stock futures witnessed a cautious tone from investors in the early hours of Monday, as all focus shifted to anticipations ...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak on life of MLK Jr. in Tompkins County in February
"King: A Life," Eig's biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. MLK Day in Ithaca: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Greater Ithaca ...