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.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
Dr. King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
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On Jan. 20, contrast Martin Luther King Jr. with Donald Trump
Trump's inauguration and MLK Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20. King's legacy and words of wisdom can guide as we take the first step up this dark staircase, Leonard writes.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and leaning into our power
But this year, America faces a profound and painful contradiction: As we mark the MLK holiday, a white supremacist will retake the highest office in the land, poised to inflict more hurt and harm on the vibrant yet vulnerable communities I was elected to represent.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Alabama and Mississippi Will Also Honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indiana for 2025? Banks, USPS, more
Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.
Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday,
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday 2025: What’s open, what’s closed; Will mail run today?
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day 2025 coincides with the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who will be sworn in for a second term of office in ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. Born on Jan.
Apple honours Martin Luther King Jr, CEO Tim Cook shares quote
Apple honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day by featuring his impactful quotes on its homepage and encouraging users to explore ...
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Donald Trump inauguration: Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, and more
This year’s Inauguration Day falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. For the first time in this century, a US ...
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Martin Luther King Jr's children reflect on Jimmy Carter's Civil Rights record
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Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration Day: Donald Trump and JD Vance lay wreath at tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
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Trump inauguration live: Trump prepares day one executive orders including ending birthright citizenship and ‘Gulf of America’
Trump will become the first president since Grover Cleveland to enter the White House for a non-consecutive second term, with the ceremony driven indoors for the first time since Ronald Reagan ’s ...
A conversation about MLK's legacy, and a second Trump administration
Monday marks both the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th President. We reflect on this with scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude.
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As Billionaires Consolidate Power, We Need to Recommit to MLK’s Radical Vision
Inauguration Day is here, and your support is critical as Truthout uses all its resources to confront Trump's fascism from ...
Memo to Trump: It’s the power of King’s ideas that really matters
What would the nation’s great civil rights leader, whose birthday is traditionally celebrated with speeches and ceremonies ...