It's time to tear down the gender dam My child has been safe from attack — so far. Others haven’t been so fortunate Salon · Jan 25, 2023
Essay: Martin Luther King Jr. Day should make you uncomfortable To become beloved, too often Black folks first have to die. And too often, even that isn’t enough. Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023
Leslie Jones has fans wanting more, ‘killing it’ as she guest-hosts ‘The Daily Show’ Comedian Leslie Jones brought a burst of energy to “The Daily Show” as a guest host Tuesday, and some fans of the series were all for it. Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023
Maine newspaper apologizes for running a redacted version of 'I Have a Dream' speech Critics of the Bangor Daily News said the redacted version promotes a whitewashed and sanitized version of Martin Luther King Jr. that does not convey his radical views and work as an activist. WEKU · Jan 18, 2023
New MLK statue in Boston is greeted with a mix of open arms, consternation and laughs A new public art monument dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was unveiled Friday. It immediately drew consternation and jeers as well as plaudits. WEKU · Jan 17, 2023
Erika D. Smith: MLK had a dream about ending police brutality. In LA, we're clearly still dreaming For two solid hours, the rain never let up. Los Angeles Times · Jan 17, 2023
Biden marks MLK Day with calls for economic and political equality at National Action Network President Joe Biden called for racial justice and economic advancement at the National Action Network’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast in Washington, D.C. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
Takeaways and details from Heat’s loss to Hawks to open three-game trip ATLANTA — The Miami Heat has leaned on its defense to make up ground in the standings in recent weeks, but that usually reliable defense was a no-show in Monday’s first half. Miami Herald · Jan 16, 2023
King’s legacy depends on being a part of change, leaders say ATLANTA — The youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says his message of equality — while not easy to carry out — remains a mandate to take action, to save the future of all children and the world. Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023
On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Yet The Marcher Persisted: How Weather Constantly Impacted The Civil Rights Movement During one of the most heated times in American history, weather played a significant, yet hardly recognized, role in the movement Zenger · Jan 16, 2023
Warriors at Wizards: How to watch, lineups, injury reports and broadcast for Monday Before the Warriors meet the Wizards, here's everything you need to know for Monday's contest, including how to watch. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2023
Outrage and mockery erupt over ‘obscene’ $10m MLK statue erected in Boston ‘Ten million dollars were wasted to create a masturbatory metal homage to my legendary family members—one of the all-time greatest American families,’ Coretta Scott King’s cousin said The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024: Who was the civil rights leader and how is the holiday celebrated? The civil rights activist died in 1968 The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2023 What is Martin Luther King Jr Day and why is it celebrated? Al Jazeera takes a look at this federal holiday and what it means in the United States.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023 Talking MLK bobblehead commemorates civil rights icon’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum collaborates with the estate of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to bring his message to a new generation.
The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2023 From church to classroom: the Rev William Barber takes his ‘moral mission’ to Yale The leader of the Poor People’s Campaign will train the next generation of ‘moral fusion leaders’ at the Yale divinity school
Salon · Jan 16, 2023 MLK.'s lessons in resistance Right-wingers want to refashion Martin Luther King Jr. in their own image — because the truth is still dangerous
Axios · Jan 16, 2023 The battle over MLK's words The divided nation uses King's words about colorblindness differently — and often incorrectly.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Biden evokes MLK’s legacy in sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church ATLANTA — President Joe Biden delivered the Sunday sermon at the spiritual home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been the slain civil rights leader’s 94th birthday and implored a crowd of churchgoers to continue to pursue his vision.
WEKU · Jan 15, 2023 Biden becomes the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday sermon at MLK's church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as a pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta until his assassination.
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023 In tornado-ravaged Selma, prayers of thanks The Sunday after a tornado devastated much of the historic city of Selma, church congregations raised up prayers of gratitude for lives spared and prayers of comfort for lives lost elsewhere to the storm that tore across the South
Tribune News Service · Jan 15, 2023 Biden honors Martin Luther King at Atlanta church with nods to 2024 and voting rights ATLANTA — Joe Biden, in a Sunday sermon at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, used the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic pulpit to build bridges with Black voters as he gears up for a reelection bid.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023 On MLK Day, don’t shortchange the message With civil rights and its history in peril, the upcoming biography, “King: A Life,” is a groundbreaking book by Chicagoan Jonathan Eig.