Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King III Says Trump Needs To ‘Be In Dialogue With Everybody’
Ahead of his inauguration speech tomorrow, the son of the late civil rights leader said the president-elect needs to "set the tone."
On Inauguration Day, remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for economic justice
Martin Luther King Jr. “called for the prioritization of people over profit and for more equitable distribution of wealth and resources.“
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: A Day of Quiet Reflection and Call to Action
January 20, 2025, marks the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “On this day of coinciding significance, during a time of perpetual American strife and division, let today serve as both a marker and reminder.
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.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Martin Luther King III urges return of civility, focus on equality
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.
ICYMI: Martin Luther King III Says His Father Would Be ‘Quite Disappointed’ With The Current World
In a recent appearance on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Martin Luther King III, the son of the revered civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., talked about the current state of the nation and how his father’s legacy resonates today.
Trump inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day to remember King's life's work and his legacy on civil rights and social justice.
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,
‘We're not going back': Metropolitan AME Church holds rally in honor of MLK Day
As Inauguration Day festivities continue, civil rights activists filed into the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal ...
Martin Luther King III asks Trump to ‘be in dialogue with everybody’
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III sits down with Kristen Welker to share his thoughts on the holiday commemorating ...
Trump says he 'most likely' will give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid US ban
President-elect Donald Trump says he “most likely” will give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the ...
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MLK III says his father would be ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by current world: Full Interview
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III, son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about his father’s legacy and his hopes for President-elect ...
How to watch Donald Trump’s inauguration
What time is Donald Trump’s inauguration? Here's how to watch Inauguration Day coverage, plus Inauguration Day performers and ...
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Here's what you need to know: Monday, Jan. 20
Columbia Police detained six juveniles on Sunday evening in connection to a shots fired incident near the Columbia Mall.
Teen, 19, ‘sets fire to congressman’s office’ after being outraged by TikTok ban – only for app to return hours later
A TEENAGER has been accused of setting fire to a Republican congressman’s office after being infuriated by TikTok going down, ...
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MLK's daughter on MLK Day urges Americans "stay woke" ahead of Trump's return
The daughter of the late Martin Luther King Jr. warned Monday of "sinister forces" and "some disturbing things to come" just ...