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Trump is desecrating the Lincoln Memorial – a civic sacred ground

The monument excites reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Of course it is threatening to a president who doesn’t share its egalitarian vision

The Guardian - US

Home where King planned Selma voting rights marches opens at Michigan museum

A home where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders planned strategies during the Civil Rights movement in the Deep South now has been rebuilt at a Michigan museum after being dismantled and hauled from Alabama

The Independent UK

Trump Compares Himself to Martin Luther King Jr., Insists His July 4 Speech Was Bigger

Donald Trump claims his July 4th speech drew a larger crowd than Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, sparking criticism and scrutiny over crowd-size comparisons.

International Business Times UK

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5 new to Paramount+ movies to stream in June 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Our guide to the best movies new to Paramount+ that you can stream in June 2026, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Life advice of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the...' - motivational quote and life lessons on forgiveness, love, compassion, letting go of hate and why no one is fully good or bad

Life advice of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: He emphasized forgiveness as a profound strength, essential for love and personal growth. He taught that recognizing the inherent good and bad in everyone fosters compassion and reduces hate. Embracing forgiveness allows individuals to heal, move beyond resentment, and build…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Mocked for Total Mental Collapse During Live White House Crowd-Size Rant

Donald Trump faced online backlash after claiming his July 4th event crowd matched Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech audience, despite historical estimates showing significant discrepancies.

International Business Times UK

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is…”

Some quotes sound important the moment you read them. Others take a little longer. This one from Martin Luther King Jr. tends to stay in people's minds because it quietly challenges an idea many of us accept without thinking too much about it.

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Amid war, Trump touts his reflecting pool

WASHINGTON - As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war’s costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled on Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Bangkok Post

From yoga to ayurveda: US lawmakers backs resolution recognising Hindu-Americans

A prominent US Congressman has backed a House resolution recognising the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the US economy while condemning Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu places of worship across the country.

The Times of India

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

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The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to...' - inspiring lessons on education, critical thinking and why character matters more than grades by the Baptist minister and activist

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: He emphasized that true education cultivates both intensive and critical thinking, alongside strong character. This dual focus is crucial in today's information-saturated world, where intelligence must be paired with honesty and empathy to foster a just society and prevent social harm.

The Economic Times

Dr. Bernice King on why companies that walked back DEI were never truly committed: 'If you retreat that quick…that reveals who you really are'

The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. says corporate retreats from DEI initiatives expose which companies genuinely cared.

Fortune

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Love is the only force capable of...' What the American civil rights activist teaches us about love and friendship

Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful quote, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend," originated in his 1963 book "Strength to Love." This philosophy, rooted in nonviolence and empathy, was a practical strategy for social change, shaping the civil rights movement and continuing to inspire…

The Economic Times

These civil rights leaders put their lives on the line for voting rights. Now they say we’re ‘going backwards’

Organizers, including Selma foot soliders, say ruling is latest chapter in long battle over Black disenfranchisement in US

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Young King: revealing book shines light on Martin Luther King Jr’s early days

Lerone Martin’s new book offers fascinating insight into the civil rights icon’s younger years

Digital Camera World

RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer

We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career

The Guardian - UK

‘I saw the backlash coming’: civil rights activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on America and race

She coined the term ‘intersectionality’ and helped to develop critical race theory, now her life’s work is under attack by Washington’s war on ‘woke’. As her memoir is published, the legal scholar explains why she’ll never stop speaking truth to power

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Trump revives crowd size claims by now comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr.

In moments where truth and vanity are at odds, Trump's preference is rarely in doubt.

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The Independent UK

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86

Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture from an assassination attempt on James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died at age 86

International Business Times UK

The Strokes Told the Coachella Crowd Iran's LEGO War Videos Had 'More Facts Than Your Local News' Before They Were Deleted

The Strokes' Coachella performance featured a video montage critiquing US and Israeli military actions, highlighting CIA coups and geopolitical tensions, and went viral with over 3.7 million views.

The Independent UK

Federal workers can’t escape religious messages from their bosses: ‘This has never happened before’

They’ve received proselytizing emails, invitations to worship services and observed religious undertones in policy decisions

The Independent UK

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee

The Independent UK

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

The church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech is getting upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant

Cinemablend

‘He Was Wrongfully Incarcerated For 20 Years.’ The True Story That Inspired David Oyelowo's Newborn

Real events helped influence this thriller.

Salon

It's OK to love the moon mission

Problems down on Earth are serious. Spending some time looking up isn’t a waste or distraction

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