The Latest Breaking News from Martin Luther King

Congressman Jonathan Jackson on Biden, Gaza and making his famous father proud

After a lifetime of activism, a son of Jesse Jackson marks his first year as a politician representing Illinois

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2023

Jonathan Jackson, son of civil rights leaders, reflects on first year in Congress

“You have to believe that peace is possible,” says the freshman Democrat and Foreign Affairs Committee member, who has called for a cease-fire.

Roll Call · Dec 15, 2023

Woman arrested over alleged arson attempt on Martin Luther King home

Woman, 26, charged after witnesses say she poured gasoline on home’s porch in Atlanta before being stopped by off-duty police

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023

From ‘untouchable’ to architect of India’s constitution: film tells story of Ambedkar

Documentary looks at lasting popularity of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India, who championed the rights of Dalits

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Bayard Rustin review: fine portrait of a giant of protest and politics

Michael G Long edits essays from 23 authors on the great civil rights advocate, newly in the spotlight thanks to the Obamas

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2023

‘Martin Luther King’ movie review: Sampoornesh Babu’s sharp political satire is a timely reminder of the power of voting

‘Martin Luther King’ movie review: Sampoornesh Babu is effortlessly authentic in director Puja Kolluru’s sharp political satire that also reflects caste and class divides. The film is an adaptation of Madonne Ashwin’s Tamil film ‘Mandela’ starring Yogi Babu, and has been written in Telugu by Venkatesh Maha

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Len Chandler obituary

American folk singer and civil rights activist who performed with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Director Puja Kolluru: ‘Martin Luther King’ is ‘Mandela’ on steroids and the politics is relevant

Puja Kolluru, debuting as director with the Sampoornesh Babu starrer ‘Martin Luther King’, opens up on adapting the Tamil political satire ‘Mandela’ and making it relevant to the socio-political scenarios of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film is co-produced by Venkatesh Maha and Y Not Studios

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Joan Baez talks trauma, today's politics

This singer discusses her new documentary "I Am a Noise" – an "honest legacy" of her activism, career and problems

Salon · Oct 8, 2023

Britain’s the best place to be Black, says Kemi Badenoch. But ask yourself: is it as good as being white?

This is a nation blessed, yes, but on race the Tory isn’t telling it like it is. She’s saying what potential supporters want to hear, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023