Martin Luther King, Trump

Opinion
Column: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son has a message for Donald Trump – and for America
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.
Martin Luther King III calls on Trump to talk ‘with everybody’ to unite US
The son of Martin Luther King Jr's request to the incoming president comes just ahead of Trump's return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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.
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.
Opinion
Martin Luther King Jr.’s hopes for U.S. echo still
He would likely politically and economically challenge politicians and corporate elites who abandon their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Observing Martin Luther King Jr. day, Monday
The downtown MLK March. hosted by the Killeen Chapter of the NAACP, is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Killeen City Hall, 101 N. College Street and continue through the downtown area. Marchers should line-up by 8:30 a.m.
Opinion
Column: We must advance the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work
We must honor King’s memory by becoming reacquainted with his fight for social justice, political fairness and economic equity, Marine veteran and community volunteer John L. Horton writes in a
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 his father, Martin Luther King Jr., falling on the same day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Sacramento students march to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students at Martin Luther King K-8 School marched through the Pocket neighborhood to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights icon.
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‘Newark’s Native Sons’: Livestream Event To Discuss Post-MLK Progress
Baraka and Shavar Jeffries", a 90-minute livestream conversation to discuss accomplishments and progress in Newark in light of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ... he joined the KIPP Foundation ...
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...
Germany's Friedrich wins bobsled gold, his 100th at the World Cup and world championship levels
Francesco Friedrich of Germany won another IBSF four-man bobsled race on Sunday, the 100th victory of his career in either World Cup or world championship competitions.
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
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Here's everything you need to know about MLK Day and Columbus events
Fifty-seven years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the nation remembers him as a hero who fought relentlessly against racial segregation policies and discrimination. Today ...
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Five awesome prep basketball events this month
If it’s January, it must be the dog days of the winter prep sports season. But fear not, intrepid basketball fans. We’ve got ...
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 ...