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[Opinion] Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change their names when he was just a toddler.
Houston has 2 parades celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at the same time. Here's why.
Houston has doubled its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with two parades on the same day and at the same time. Here's why.
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Childhood: The Early Life That Shaped the Leader
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood like? Discover how his early life and education shaped the Civil Rights leader we honor today.
Aurora event honors legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to promote his teachings, members of the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance held their annual Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy: At breakfast on Inauguration Day, Columbus leaders remember
Today's local leaders expressed defiance toward Trump, while young speakers at the Columbus celebration spoke in hopeful tones about the future.
Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated at Bucknell University
Bucknell University kicked off its celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The Griot Institute for the Study of Black Lives & Cultures hosted an event for students and faculty to listen to two speeches by Dr.
Three Lessons From The Master: Martin Luther King, Jr.
How you can use repetition, rhetorical questions, and cadence the way MLK did to enhance the effectiveness of your presentations and speeches.
Trump orders release of JFK and MLK assassination records: ‘Lot of people are waiting for this’
President Donald Trump signed an order to declassify and release all remaining records relating to the assassinations of President John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy Sr, and the Rev Dr Martin Luther ...
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What’s the origin story of San Antonio’s MLK March? KSAT Explains
Callies' father, Reverend Raymond A. Callies, Sr., is credited with starting the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in San ...
MLK Day kicks off at King's Atlanta congregation with daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's ...
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Ben Jealous sounds alarm at breakfast honoring MLK
The breakfast honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marks a homecoming for keynote speaker Ben Jealous, executive director ...
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Rev. Henry Frasier Sr. to serve as ’25 MLK Jr. Day Parade grand marshal
The Liberty County Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Association, Inc., 2025 activities will begin January 17 and conclude ...
MLK weekend traffic restrictions in the Valley: What to know before hitting the road
There will be notable restrictions and closures on Loop 101 and Interstate 10, as well as on- and off-ramp closures.
Pastor who brought MLK Day to Arizona retiring
After nearly 50 years, a Phoenix pastor who helped bring Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Arizona is stepping down from his ...