Trump, MLK Day and Civil Rights

MLK Jr.’s Fight for Civil Rights Was an Environmental Battle as Well
Terms like “environmental racism” or “environmental justice” were not yet part of the national lexicon when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis on April 4, 1968.
Trump inaugurated on MLK Day: How should civil rights be advanced in this new era?
For many people, Donald J. Trump being sworn in as president on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is antithetical to the legacy of the civil rights icon.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill King’s dream of non-violent social revolution.
A Shared Dream: MLK and the Latino Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Jr's legacy in the Civil Rights space is an ever-present inspiration to all oppressed and marginalized people. MLK played a massively pivotal role in inspiring the Black community,
Why MLK Jr. sent Andrew Young to Birmingham during civil rights era
Andrew Young shares how Martin Luther King Jr. sent him to Birmingham, Alabama a month before protests to build connections with white and Black communities.
Reactions mixed as Trump’s inauguration coincides with MLK Day
Monday is a special occasion for supporters of America’s incoming president and admirers of its most revered civil rights leader. Donald Trump will be sworn into his second term, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Biden Pardons Five More, Including the Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey
Civil rights advocates and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction for mail fraud was unjust, arguing that ...
'The movement is you all': Spokane NAACP president draws parallels between civil rights activists, students of today
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was in his mid-20s when he rose to prominence as the father of the American Civil Rights Movement ...
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power ...
East Tennessee civil rights advocate speaks on importance of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy
East Tennessee civil rights activist Alvereen Bridgeforth spent Monday honoring those who came before her, like the man who ...
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Today is MLK Day – How to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. | VIDEO
MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and ...
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Local civil rights activists celebrated at art exhibit opening honoring MLK
"Don't sit around waiting for others to do it. You're never too young or too old to get involved in the movement," said ...
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Annual Charleston event highlights the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Charleston event is highlighting and honoring the work of a late, great civil rights leader through community building ...
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West Chester Native the Oft-Forgotten Architect of the Civil Rights Movement
Although his name is not easily recognized beyond Chester County, West Chester native Bayard Rustin is one of the Black ...