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.: 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
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 events across western Massachusetts
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several communities will be hosting events honoring his life and legacy. What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? This is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
How to Watch or Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Speeches Online
This Black American hero’s words remain as powerful and relevant today as they were decades ago. Here’s how to remember MLK’s legacy using your favorite streaming platform.
‘One of Them Days’ tops slow weekend box office
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a ...
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a ...
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Defangs ‘Wolf Man’ At Weekend Box Office
Per Deadline, Mufasa: The Lion King is projected to earn $11.5 million through Sunday and $15.5 million through the four-day ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
Phoenix Suns part of NBA on MLK Day 8-game slate, face Cleveland Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns continue five-game road trip Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
MLK’s iconic ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ remains powerful today. Here’s why.
King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' is not just a seminal document of American civil rights. It's a masterpiece of ...
15 best MLK Day sales from Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy — save big with deals from $19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is finally here — and after a weekend filled with epic sales, the holiday itself has no shortage ...
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An MLK Day music, TV and movie playlist to celebrate civil and human rights
I’m using the arts of civil and human rights in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and Stevie Wonder to block out the ...