The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a ‘burning house’ comes to the Apollo
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once confessed to Harry Belafonte that he feared Black Americans were "integrating into a burning house," or a nation losing its moral vision, according to the late New York singer and activist. The problem, Belafonte said, required everyday Americans to “become the firemen.”
Progress being made on Martin Luther King Jr. Park project
The pool house is hopefully going to be open summer 2025. The rest of the project is expected to be complete in about a year.
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his crackdown on illegal immigration this week with raids in Chicago.
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.
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized in Utah until 2000
Before the year 2000, the holiday that is now known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was referred to as Human Rights Day in Utah.
LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, city leaders and organizers express hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Bernice King said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice.
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.
Future home of the MLK Museum in New Jersey is rising from the ashes after house fire
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is ...
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the ...
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Fond du Lac's MLK Day events include a school district open house and a prayer breakfast
The federal holiday celebrates the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on civil rights and social ...