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Arts Jan 16

‘The Embrace’ sculpture celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in Boston

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Nation Jan 16

Events held to mark MLK Day, in Atlanta
Rev. Bernice King calls for year-round action over platitudes on MLK Day

America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Nation Jan 15

People celebrate Juneteenth in Washington
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Martin Luther King III reflects on Dr. King’s legacy in divided times

Sunday marks the 94th birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Monday is the federal holiday honoring him. Since the 1990s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been a day of civic, community and service projects.

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Nation Jan 15

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Biden addresses 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington
WATCH: President Biden delivers sermon at Martin Luther King Jr.’s church

President Joe Biden is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a sermon Sunday at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church that aims to celebrate the civil rights leader's legacy while reviving the Biden administration's call for sweeping voting…

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Nation Jan 17

The Washington area in aftermath of Winter Storm Izzy
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work

Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., President Joe Biden said Monday said in a video address on the day that commemorates the slain civil rights leader.

By Associated Press

Jan 17

WATCH: Family of Martin Luther King Jr. hold news briefing after march for voting rights

By Jeff Martin, Michael Warren, Associated Press

The family of Martin Luther King Jr. led a "Peace March" Monday morning across Washington, D.C.'s new Frederick Douglass bridge, calling for the passage of voting rights reform legislation, now stalled in the United States Senate.

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Oct 21

WATCH: Biden, Harris mark 10th anniversary of MLK monument in Washington

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Located on Independence Avenue along the Tidal Basin, the memorial features a huge likeness of King carved out of stone and a separate wall featuring some of his most notable quotes.

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Apr 04

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From MLK Jr. to Black Lives Matter: America’s ‘racial reckoning’

By PBS NewsHour

Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In a year marred by continuing struggles for racial equality and justice, many of the issues that drove Dr. King are still prevalent today. Rev. Lawrence…

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Sep 06

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From MLK to Bob Kennedy: Harry Belafonte’s historic week as ‘Tonight Show’ host

By PBS NewsHour

In the midst of the 1968 Civil Rights protests, activist and singer Harry Belafonte took over ‘The Tonight Show’ for a week, becoming the first Black person to host a late-night TV show. His guests included Martin Luther King Jr.

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Aug 28

Activists reflect on 1963 March on Washington amid renewed calls to address racial injustice

By Courtney Vinopal

As thousands of attendees gathered in Washington to protest police brutality, activists reflected on the march in 1963 and how it informs the fight for racial justice today.

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