The Root20d
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 ...
Columbus Dispatch20d
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy: At breakfast on Inauguration Day, Columbus leaders remember
On a day of change in America, the mood for some outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center was reflected inside at the speaker's podium during the city's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr ...
WTOP News20d
Next generation dives into Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at Bethesda’s Kid Museum
Mason, 6, made a sign calling for a home for everyone during an event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Bethesda's Kid Museum.(WTOP/Kate Ryan) For families with young children, marking the birthday ...
app.com20d
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on holiday: Eyes on the prize
Keep your eyes on the prize. That's the message Bruce Springsteen imparted Monday, Jan. 20, the national holiday for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Boss shared a live video of a ...
CBS News20d
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 ...
People20d
Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty 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’s Book of the ...
WKBW20d
'Let us all be one': Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Numerous events were held throughout the community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day. One key gathering occurred at the ...
KCTV News20d
A day of remembrance and service: Events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
They honor the legacy of the late civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and look toward the future of diversity in our community. Below is a list of events and volunteer opportunities open ...
Lansing State Journal20d
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
This story was updated to correct grammar errors. With Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the late civil rights icon, falling on Monday this year, Michigan residents hoping to ...
Yahoo20d
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 ...
The Anderson Independent-Mail20d
Anderson reflects on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with speeches, performances
On Friday, January 17, Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts and the city council held the 18th annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast at the Civic Center. The theme was "Hope, Freedom ...
The Daytona Beach News-Journal20d
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.