Opinion: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, how would he have approached the Trump era?
The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how King might respond to Trump's America.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s stand against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle East
Since the onset of Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza and the West Bank after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, debates have arisen among historians and media pundits about Martin Luther King Jr ...
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We ought to remember this: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of 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 ...
Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
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.
This Day Calls for Martin Luther King’s Vision
On Monday we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and inaugurating Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. That may seem like an odd pairing, especially to those of us who believe Mr. Trump has fueled a culture of skepticism, denial and indifference to matters of injustice.
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Voices: On a rare overlap of two important events, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy can help us understand ‘disagreeing better’
The convergence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day invites reflection on shared ideals and how we can embody them in our own lives,” write three members of the Utah Martin Luther King Jr Human Rights Commission in an op-ed.
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 leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
A Call to Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Beyond | Opinion
Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity, and peace.