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A new monument dedicated to MLK and Coretta Scott King prompts mockery and criticism
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On Martin Luther King Day, nine facts about him that may surprise you: Some things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr., including a previous ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/16/martin-luther-king-day-facts-about/
After 50 MLK Day celebrations, this 92-year-old has more work to do: Lawrence « Robbie » Robinson has helped organize the Martin Luther King Jr ...
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A new monument dedicated to MLK and Coretta Scott King prompts mockery and criticism
cnn.com/2023/01/16/us/mlk-coretta-embrace-memorial-boston-mocked-reaj/
On Martin Luther King Day, nine facts about him that may surprise you: Some things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr., including a previous ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/16/martin-luther-king-day-facts-about/
After 50 MLK Day celebrations, this 92-year-old has more work to do: Lawrence « Robbie » Robinson has helped organize the Martin Luther King Jr ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/01/15/alexandria-mlk-day-robbie-robinson/
“The Embrace,” a bronze sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was unveiled at Boston Common. It symbolizes the hug King and Coretta Scott King shared ... Show more
New monument dedicated to MLK and Coretta Scott King opens in Boston: Just a few days before what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 94th birthday ...
cnn.com/2023/01/15/us/mlk-coretta-embrace-memorial-boston-trnd/
In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: The bronze sculpture, by the artist Hank Willis Thomas, symbolizes the hug Dr ...
nytimes.com/2023/01/15/arts/design/martin-luther-king-jr-statue-boston-common.html
Sculpture commemorates Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Don't forget these women who helped propel the civil rights movement
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What’s open and closed on MLK Day 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. ...
cnn.com/2023/01/15/business/martin-luther-king-day-open-closed-trnd/
Opinion | A Revelatory Tour of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Forgotten Teachings: The political theorist Brandon Terry explores the nonviolent philosophy of Dr. King.
nytimes.com/2023/01/16/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-brandon-terry.html
15 Actors Who’ve Played Martin Luther King Jr. And Coretta Scott King: Some of the biggest theatrical talents in our community have portrayed the civil rights ...
essence.com/entertainment/actors-who-have-played-martin-luther-king-jr-and-coretta-scott-king/
Martin Luther King III: ‘It may not be this year, but we’re gonna get there on voting rights’
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National security begins at home with Dr. King’s dream: We must order our domestic house to be at our strongest in defending democracy, freedom and human rights ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/3814351-national-security-begins-at-home-with-dr-kings-dream/
Biden Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Declaring a ‘Time for Choosing’: The president spoke at two events honoring the civil rights icon
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Rev. Bernice King slams lawmakers who quote MLK, won't work for his change
theweek.com/georgia/1020119/rev-bernice-king-is-exhausted-by-lawmakers-who-quote-mlk-but-wont-set-aside
'The Embrace' sculpture celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy in Boston
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Rev. Bernice King calls for year-round action over platitudes on MLK Day: America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four ...
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The history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The decades-long journey to honor Dr. King with a fully-recognized federal holiday
theweek.com/feature/briefing/1020097/the-history-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day
Republicans Mocked for Using Famous MLK Quote: A quote from King's "I Have A Dream" speech is often recited among politicians, namely Republicans.
newsweek.com/republicans-mocked-using-famous-mlk-quote-1774143
PHOTOS: Martin Luther King Jr.'s final hours: People at Mason Temple recalled Dr. King's final speech as "passionate" though he looked "tired" and "worn."
insider.com/martin-luther-king-jr-final-hours-photos-2023-1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Was No Moderate, He Wanted a ‘Radical Revolution of Values’
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Ask a Teacher: This MLK Day I Want My Son to Reflect on King. How Can I Do That?: Get in touch with your congressperson, attend a community event ...
slate.com/human-interest/2019/01/martin-luther-king-jr-children-books-movies-activities.html
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. By Acknowledging The Contributions Of His Mother, Alberta King
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Boston's Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Slammed: 'Ugliest Thing Ever': The 20-foot tall bronze sculpture weighs 309 pounds and depicts only the arms and shoulders ...
newsweek.com/martin-luther-king-junior-statue-boston-coretta-1774059
15 Photos That Show Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King’s Iconic Love: We revisit one of the most beautiful love stories of our time ...
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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at National Action Network
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See Rare Color Images from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” Speech: These historic photos show the 1963 March on Washington in a contemporary light.
buzzfeednews.com/article/kennethbachor/rare-color-martin-luther-king-photos
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Can't Be Altered For Your Comfort: Dr. King was critical of moderates who encouraged Black people to “wait” for ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/martin-luther-king-legacy/
Martin Luther King III: The Rolling Stone Interview: On the twentieth anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., his son talks about the ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/martin-luther-king-iii-the-rolling-stone-interview-179161/
Honoring Mahalia Jackson, The Gospel Singer Who Led Martin Luther King Jr. To Give His 'I Have A Dream Speech'
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This Black Woman Inspired King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech: For women’s history month, we honor Prathia Hall, the SNCC preacher who inspired Martin Luther King ...
essence.com/culture/did-you-know-the-black-woman-who-inspired-i-have-a-dream-speech/
The Nine States That Don't Have a Street Named After Martin Luther King Jr.: According to Professor Derek H. Alderman, there is occasional local opposition to ...
newsweek.com/martin-luther-king-day-street-names-1774031
The Gentrification Of MLK: How America Intentionally Misrepresents Our Radical Civil Rights Leader
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On neighborhood murals, Martin Luther King still dreams: Street art depicting MLK as the preeminent spokesperson for peace, justice and freedom now includes the ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2023/martin-luther-king-murals-black-lives-matter/
Martin Luther King Jr.'s most powerful — but overlooked — speeches: From his oddly prophetic final speech to his inspirational Selma talk, these are some of ...
insider.com/speeches-martin-luther-king-jr-2019-1
Ford plant halted by Youngkin would have created 2,500 jobs in Southside: Youngkin balked at the plant's partnership with a Chinese company. If Ford finalized ...
richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ford-plant-halted-by-youngkin-would-have-created-2-500-jobs-in-southside/article_9edc230a-95dc-11ed-bdd8-2301b6df2e06.html
Dear Abby: It makes me queasy when my boyfriend sends roses to my office for no reason
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Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on climate change vs. problems at the border, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
bostonherald.com/2023/01/17/letters-to-the-editor-431/
Poll: What’s your opinion of ‘The Embrace’ statue on the Boston Common? [+photo gallery]
bostonherald.com/2023/01/16/poll-whats-your-opinion-of-the-embrace-statue-on-the-boston-common/
Hundreds in S.F. honor MLK’s legacy with march, music and celebration: The march began at Fourth and King streets and snaked its way to Yerba Buena Gardens,...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Annual-MLK-march-in-San-Francisco-draws-hundreds-17721459.php
MLK Day marchers reminded King was an agitator at heart whose work not done: What would Martin Luther King Jr. tell the crowd at his holiday celebration? The ...
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/01/17/mlk-was-an-agitator-who-would-push-for-social-justice-speakers-say/69812324007/
Des Moines celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. in the church he spoke at 64 years ago
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/01/17/des-moines-celebrates-mlk-where-he-spoke-64-years-ago/69801794007/
Holiday closures: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What’s open and closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/16/holiday-closures-martin-luther-king-jr-day-9/
PHOTOS: Charleston celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Charleston-area residents gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to remember the life ...
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National Museum of African American Music honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 'A Drum Major for Justice'
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Photos: Kingdom Day Parade returns to Martin Luther King Jr. Day for first time since 2020
latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-16/photos-kingdom-day-parade-returns-to-martin-luther-king-jr-day-for-first-time-since-2020
Leaders, activists gather for first in-person MLK breakfast since pandemic closure
bostonherald.com/2023/01/16/leaders-activists-gather-for-first-in-person-mlk-breakfast-since-pandemic-closure/
Why MLK Was Jailed in Birmingham: King wrote the famous Letter From a Birmingham Jail on April 16, 1963
time.com/3773914/mlk-birmingham-jail/
'Our Job Is to Pick Up the Baton,' Says Poor People's Campaign on MLK Day
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Support for guns, ending gun violence collide at Capitol on Lobby Day: With a divided legislature, Democrats want to protect the gun laws they've passed ...
richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/support-for-guns-ending-gun-violence-collide-at-capitol-on-lobby-day/article_9c037804-95c3-11ed-81dd-c3f1a5b7a636.html
Annual MLK Day of Service returns to Northbrook United Methodist Church ‘It also makes you feel good’
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Community celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: Hundreds of people gathered Monday afternoon in Charleston to honor and remember the legacy of Martin ...
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Nashville celebrates 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Monday was a day of celebration and reflection as the country honors the life and legacy ...
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Powerful performances, speeches drive South Holland celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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How These Never-Before-Published Photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Were Discovered Decades After They Were Taken
time.com/5506808/mlk-color-photos-1964/
Vancouver's Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast celebrates service: Hundreds of smiling faces filled the main conference room at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/16/vancouvers-martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast-celebrates-service/
Martin Luther King Jr. was no stranger to South Carolina: The civil rights leader visited the state on several occasions, retreating to St. Helena Island ...
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'Keep the torch burning': Why Black Louisvillians continue to honor MLK's legacy: An annual motorcade led by several prominent Black pastors serves as a reminder ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2023/01/16/louisville-motorcade-honors-martin-luther-king-jr/69811764007/
Class Struggle and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: On this, the national holiday named for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ajamu Baraka tweeted:
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Service can take us on a path from charity to justice: When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke at the March on Washington in 1963, he described a “fierce urgency ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/3815305-service-can-take-us-on-a-path-from-charity-to-justice/
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy remembered with song, words as annual breakfast resumes
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/01/16/music-dance-help-celebrate-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/69796560007/
10 Historians on What People Still Don't Know About Martin Luther King Jr.: A half-century after the civil rights icon's death, there's still a lot that most ...
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Editorial: MLK’s Chicago setback looks more like a victory today: Was Martin Luther King, Jr. outfoxed by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley? On MLK Day ...
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-mlk-mayor-daley-al-raby-ralph-abernathy-barack-obama-20230116-dafq2bqkjrh2vpj36siwjchysa-story.html
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son Defends Controversial New Monument That Drew National Attention
forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2023/01/16/martin-luther-king-jrs-son-defends-controversial-new-monument-that-drew-national-attention/
An Impactful Way Every Leader and Brand Can Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Legacy, Today and Everyday
inc.com/sonia-thompson/an-impactful-way-every-leader-brand-can-honor-dr-martin-luther-king-jrs-legacy-today-everyday.html
Martin Luther King Jr.: Q & A with ‘King: A Life’ author Jonathan Eig on the civil rights leader’s year in Chicago
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How the First Martin Luther King Jr. Day Was Celebrated: In 2017, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Jan. 16. Here's how the first national observation of MLK ...
time.com/4632373/mlk-first-holiday-celebration/
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Truly Great Leader. This 15-Minute Speech Proved It (Long Before 'I Have a Dream')
inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/these-are-15-crucial-minutes-when-martin-luther-king-jr-become-a-truly-great-leader.html
Esau McCaulley: The kind of revolution that Martin Luther King envisioned: Esau McCaulley explains the kind of revolution that Martin Luther King envisioned
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/01/16/esau-mccaulley-kind-revolution/
Opinion: Do you know who Martin Luther King Jr. really was? Honor the radical, not the dreamer.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2023/01/16/mlk-day-2023-remember-real-martin-luther-king-jr/69811559007/
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Anti-War Legacy Remains Vital as Ever: The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provides an opportunity to step back and reflect ...
commondreams.org/opinion/martin-luther-king-anti-war
Editorial: Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: The Avery Research Center finally succeeded last year in its effort to acquire an original tape ...
postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-celebrate-the-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr/article_cd2228b8-9113-11ed-a9f3-032489786f41.html
Guest: King's 'Mountaintop' is a testament to problems that need solving: Challenges are great and some of the days ahead seem dark, but we are all connected and ...
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2023/01/16/kings-mountaintop-speech-reminds-us-to-keep-making-positive-change/69802590007/
Death Is The Final Silence: A Tribute To Martin Luther King, Jr. On His Birthday: Why are we silent when we could share our common struggles and in so doing ...
forbes.com/sites/susanharmeling/2022/01/17/death-is-the-final-silence-a-tribute-to-martin-luther-king-jr-on-his-birthday/
What's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Banks, post office closed. But Costco, more open
usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/15/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2023-open-closed/11018717002/
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Long Island: Organizations across Long Island offer opportunities for learning and service.
newsday.com/long-island/li-life/martin-luther-king-jr-day-events-on-long-island-hxpc56vg
5 Things Written by Martin Luther King Jr. That Everyone Should Read, According to an Expert
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From ‘Selma’ To ‘One Night In Miami’—10 Titles To Stream In Honor Of MLK And The Fight For Civil Rights
forbes.com/sites/abigailfreeman/2021/01/18/from-selma-to-one-night-in-miami-10-titles-to-stream-in-honor-of-mlk-and-the-fight-for-civil-rights/
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MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words: Today is the federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929 ...
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