Here are the events happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston
It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the legacy of the civil rights leader is being celebrated in Massachusetts. Here is a list of events honoring Dr. King in Boston.
Civil rights advisor Bayard Rustin helped inform Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream’
His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights
In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.
Community Cleanup at Shepherd’s Park Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Community cleanup in Shepherd's Park honors MLK Jr.'s legacy of unity and environmental consciousness. Volunteers gather to clear litter and deice the park.
Nine ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Boston
A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
Dayhoff: Remembering community leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about
Check out these events throughout North Jersey to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Ethical Cultural Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave. The event will celebrate ideas and information, and create support packages for libraries and librarians facing book bans.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
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Dr. King practiced his 'I Have a Dream' speech in Miami motel
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami ...
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King Was Not a Pacifist: He Was an Anti-Imperialist
In his condemnation of the U.S. war on the people of Vietnam, Martin Luther King Jr.’s stance was not a pacifist one. King ...
Viewpoint: Preserve MLK Jr. Boulevard in Lansing as sign of respect for civil rights leader
With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of ...
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Martin Luther King's Race Relations Vision Anchored in His Christian Faith
You don't do that in a revolution. You don't do any singing; you're too busy swinging," Malcolm X called out to the applauding crowd. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses some 2,000 people in ...
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Rep. Watson Coleman: Resist The Whitewashing Of History, Support Education
Efforts to erase Black history, to ban books and to stifle discussions of racism must be resisted, in the spirit of the ...
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ICYMI: Martin Luther King III Says His Father Would Be ‘Quite Disappointed’ With The Current World
In a recent appearance on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Martin Luther King III, the son of the revered civil rights leader ...
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Jasmine Guy: How young people can honor Dr. King
Jasmine Guy resembles the sun in that she warms everyone around her with her bright smile,  enchanting personality, and ...
King never gave up his righteous fight, an example for all to follow
As the inauguration and MLK Day converged, Trump’s nod to the civil rights leader was smothered in a speech of grievance.