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Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...
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Column: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son has a message for Donald Trump – and for America
The peaceful protest culminated with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivering a stirring speech that would forever change America. In August as ...
CBS News26d
Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration. That was in 1997, when Bill Clinton took the oath of office ...
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Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
King III explores his complicated relationship with his father's legend in 'What Is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment' In 2022, Martin Luther King III ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day or MLK Day and Inauguration Day: What’s open and closed on January 20
Monday (January 20, 2025) marks both Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy, and Inauguration Day, when President-elect Donald Trump will be ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025: Celebrating Dr. King’s lasting influence and legacy
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, a day dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.
USA Today26d
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 on Monday at events around the nation. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism ...
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Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
In 2022, Martin Luther King III, the son of the legendary slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., talked to PEOPLE about what it was like spending the first 10 years of his life living ...
Yahoo27d
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 ...
Fox News28d
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
Annually, around the time of Monday’s federal holiday, there is a noticeable uptick in education and conversation about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most prominent ...
Cinema Blend28d
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin ...