39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, city leaders and organizers express hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
How Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘American Dream’ gave way to Donald Trump’s
Abernathy, who called his friend, the 26-year-old pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, who looked “more like a boy than a man”—Martin Luther King Jr. The leaders gathered at King’s church, and the meeting was presided by Reverend L.
What's open and closed in North Texas on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Here's a list of businesses and services that will be open or closed in North Texas during MLK Day as the region experiences freezing temperatures and the potential for flurries or light snow. All schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are closed.
Chicago Black leaders call for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the life of the Rev.
What's open and closed in Oregon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See the list
As people prepare to celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on MLK Day in Oregon.
Two states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day. See which ones, why
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
US Embassy Announces Closure To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr
The US Embassy in Kenya announced that it would close on Monday, January 20, to honour Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It coincides with Donald Trump's inauguration.
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. Again on Monday, Houstonians will have multiple ways to celebrate King's contributions with the 31st MLK Grande Parade set for 10 a.
Philadelphians pay tribute to civil rights icon ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Day 2025? Here's your guide to mail and more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in ...
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the ...
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When Is the Trump Inauguration? On MLK Day, Unfortunately.
If you’re not a big fan of Donald Trump, you’ve probably gotten ... will take place on January 20, 2025, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’m sure you’ll have some questions as you ...
Some Texas Democrats in Congress plan to skip Donald Trump’s inauguration
Some Texas Democrats in Congress plan to skip President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, while Republicans are ready to ...
Nancy Pelosi plans to skip Donald Trump's inauguration
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of several Democrats who won't be attending President-elect Donald Trump's ...
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley To Boycott Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
Ayanna Pressley, the U.S. rep. for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s ...