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Exploring the gulf between Martin Luther King Jr. and Donald Trump in divided nation
As the president wages a war on DEI and threatens to roll back other civil rights efforts, the King family is continuing the ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...
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Martin Luther King Jr.: How the world heard the news of his assassination
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018 for the 50th anniversary of the Martin Luther King ... century ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...
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MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. waved to supporters during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the ...
55 powerful Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to inspire you
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday is set ... which was famously delivered from the steps of ...
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12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of ... the plan called for the reverse side of the $5 ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King's family and others carrying on his legacy ...