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Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1

The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend

The Independent UK

Why is Donald Trump's Inauguration the Same Date as MLK Day?

Donald Trump's second inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, sparking discussions about historical significance and ideological parallels between Trump's MAGA movement and King's vision of equality.

International Business Times UK

Bulldozers kill man in tent in Atlanta clearing homeless camp near MLK’s church

The city was clearing the area around the Ebenezer Baptist church before the MLK Day celebration on Monday

The Guardian - US

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2. 5 Martin Luther King, Jr. movies to watch to honor the civil rights leader

American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader

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MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?

Since 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into law, many Americans have observed the federal holiday to commemorate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Baptist minister and theologian.

The Conversation

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: From Symbol To Substance

Learn about the history and evolution of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a celebration of service and civil rights activism.

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MAGA infighting is a dead end

How not to get buried by Trump's avalanche of distractions while staying informed

Salon

Biden's 'Happy Birthday' Gaffe: President Forgets Young Man's Name, Internet Reacts!

Adding to his history of embarrassing gaffes, Biden called a young man, named "Alicio," up on stage to wish him a Happy Birthday, but he bungled the lyrics and forgot the young man's name.

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Netflix movie of the day: Selma is a gripping drama about a towering historical figure

David Oyelowo is exceptional as Martin Luther King Jr in this powerful Netflix movie.

Salon

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies

Carter, the longest-lived president, died on Sunday in his hometown of Plains, Georgia

Latin Times

Aaron Pierre & Kelvin Harrison Jr. on the space they share with Mufasa, Scar, Green Lantern, and Pharrell - INTERVIEW

The two rising stars talk about playing Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X together in Nat Geo's 'Genius: MLK/X' and how it connected to playing brothers Mufasa and Scar.

The Guardian - US

‘He transformed his mind’: how did Malcolm Little become Malcolm X?

Patrick Parr’s ambitious, eye-opening book looks back to the activist’s earlier days as he found himself while in prison

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The Independent UK

Atlanta city guide: What to do and where to stay in Georgia’s sprawling cultural hub

There’s more to Atlanta than just sports and flight connections – Annabel Grossman explores the city’s neighbourhoods to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in the unofficial capital of the South

The Guardian - US

Not just dessert: how sweet potato pie became a tool of Black American resistance

From the civil rights movement to the killing of Michael Brown, the deep orange dish has gained cultural power in the US – and comforted generations of Black families

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Blasts From The Past: 31 Interesting And Cool Historical Time Capsules

Time capsules offer tangible fragments of a distant memory and a bygone era. Here are some of the best ones with a few that date back to the 1930s. The post Blasts From The Past: 31 Interesting And Cool Historical Time Capsules first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Bernice King is glad Trump’s inauguration falls on her father’s holiday. She sees it as a wake-up call

Civil rights leaders are worried Trump’s administration could roll back the rights of US residents

The Conversation

Georgia: how this pivotal swing state flipped back to the Republicans

Looking at the polls from the key battleground state of Georgia in the months before the US election, it should perhaps be no surprise that Donald Trump prevailed in the Peach State. His lead over Kamala Harris was small but persistent from August onwards.

Latin Times

MAGA Activist Forced to Delete Pro-Trump Deepfake of MLK Jr. After Getting Called Out by His Daughter

A Trump-supporting X (formerly Twitter) account has been denounced by Bernice King, daughter of minister and civil rights activist Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., after posting a deepfake video of her father in which he is shown to be endorsing the former President.

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Dick Van Dyke makes rare social media appearance to endorse US Presidential candidate

'Mary Poppins' star Dick Van Dyke, 98, has made a rare social media appearance to pledge his support to Kamala Harris in the US Presidential race, and he did so by reciting a speech he delivered alongside Martin Luther King Jr. at a 1964 civil rights event.

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