Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his biographer. On a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s Book of the Day podcast, Jonathan Eig,
LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
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
Celebrate The Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Eureka NAACP is excited to announce the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration with a new event time. The celebration kicks off Monday, January 20, 2025, at our new time of 2:00 p.m. at the Adorni Center, located at 1011 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA 95501. This year’s theme is: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy.
Why Martin Luther King Jr.‘s message of equality is more important than ever
The head of NAACP Hawaii says Dr. King would say that we strayed too far from the belief that all people are created equally.
What to do in Clarksville for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The NAACP honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20 with a breakfast, education discussions and a march.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
As a federal and state-observed holiday for the U.S. Postal Service, post offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages. USPS priority mail will be the only service in operation. Banks and their branches will be closed as well for the holiday.
'Keep on moving': Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Akron focuses on needs of children
A Sunday celebration hosted by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Coalition focused on the need to support children and youth.
Observing Martin Luther King Jr. day, Monday
Several events celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. are planned in Killeen. The downtown MLK March. hosted by the Killeen Chapter of the NAACP, is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Killeen City Hall,
Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump's inauguration
Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong," addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.
San Diego’s 43rd Martin Luther King Jr. parade celebrates his legacy, sows new hope
Spectators at the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in San Diego on Sunday said they wished for a city and nation where all have the same basic rights
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Tri-Cities chapter of NAACP honors MLK day
TRI-CITIES, Wash.- NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Founded in 1909, the NAACP’s mission ...
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.
SC NAACP hosts annual King Day at the Dome
King Day at the Dome event is set to take place on Monday morning.The South Carolina Conference of the NAACP will hold the ...
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Civil rights leaders and King family honor MLK Day amid start of new political era
When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so ...
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“We have a dream” MLK Day celebration in Rochester
The NAACP Rochester Branch, in partnership with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, is holding an annual community event to commemorate the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ...
Zion Baptist Church, Columbia Urban League celebrate MLK Day in the Midlands
On Monday, organizations in the Midlands are hosting events in honor of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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King family notes today’s contrast
When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal ...
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther ...