Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Action: 5 Ways to Observe the MLK Holiday

Thinking of ways to commemorate the life of the Civil Rights icon? Here are a few you can do.
01/12/2024

White Man Who Pulled Gun On Black Teenagers At A MLK Event Gets 10 Years Probation

In addition to probation, Mark Bartlett plead guilty to committing a hate crime and aggravated assault.
06/01/2023

The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

It took monumental effort to bring about the celebration we all know today, but Dr. King's widow, Coretta Scott King had some powerful allies.
01/16/2023

Baltimore Cancels MLK Day Parade For Third Straight Year Leaving Questions About Its Future

‘It is disrespectful,’ protests Baltimore’s U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, who fears the city may never have another MLK Day parade.
01/06/2023

Historic Black Churches Received $20 Million Donation On Martin Luther King Day

A sweeping project aims to restore 50 houses of worship across the country.
01/19/2022
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Changemakers: Telfar Clemens Is The Standard

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022
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Changemakers: Kizzmekia Corbett Is Transforming The World, One Vaccine At A Time

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022

22 Black Millennial And Gen Z Changemakers Shaping The Future

These changemakers are the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream.
01/14/2022
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12 Actors Who Played Dr. MLK & Honored His Legacy

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MLK III Vows No Celebration On MLK Day If President, Congress Fail To Pass Voting Rights Legislation

Activists are planning a series of demonstrations on the civil rights icon’s birthday celebration instead of the traditional celebration.
12/16/2021
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Seven Ways to Participate in National Mentoring Month

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