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NAACP Tells Trump Republicans 'Shut Up!’ MLK Tweets

The NAACP did not mince words when outgoing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted about a hero who embodied…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Wild Card Playoffs - Atlanta Falcons v New York Giants

NFL Co-Opts MLK After Blacklisting Kaep For Kneeling

Another Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, another tone-deaf tweet incorrectly co-opting the civil rights icon's famous words.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.80
National Civil Rights Museum

Preserving MLK's Legacy

NewsOne spoke with National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Freeman about the institution's dedication to preserving King's work through programming,…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
22 itemsMarch Against Fear

Rare MLK Photos: A Civil Rights Icon's Journey

Rarely seen photos of Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the years of his noteworthy, incredible life.
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
Selma to Montgomery Alabama March

Revisiting Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Iconic Speeches

Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches have grown to become timeless while greatly contributing to changing the tide of American history.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Most Tone-Deaf Moves On MLK Day

The most tone-deaf and insulting moves by public officials on MLK Day.
by NewsOne Staff
03.08.44
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McCain Leaves A Mixed Legacy

Sen. John McCain leaves a mixed legacy with the Black Community.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
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Restaurant Owner Ripped For Offensive MLK Post

A restaurant owner posted a demeaning Facebook message on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, playing into the racially charged stereotype…
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.01.70
8 people shot during MLK Day celebration at Miami park

Several Injured At MLK Day Celebration In Miami

Shots rang out around 3:40 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Miami, where thousands were gathered to…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Dream Speech

MLK Now 2017 To Be Hosted In Harlem

During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches,…
by Brandee Sanders
05.09.40
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Meets With African-American Civic Leaders In Baltimore

Bernie Sanders: Michigan Gov. Should Resign

Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders is bringing attention to the water crisis that is unfolding in Michigan. Sanders is calling for…
by NewsOne Staff
02.15.32
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Poll: African Americans See Dr. King’s Dream As…

It’s been 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (pictured) stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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North Miami Beach Police Department Uses Mugshots of…

The North Miami Beach Police Department has come under fire after it was recently discovered that police officials were using…
by NewsOne Staff
12.27.82
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Dr. Bernice King Calls For Violence-Free M.L.K. Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s (pictured) daughter, Dr. Bernice King, is calling for this year’s King Holiday to be violence-free,…
by Hannington Dia
01.01.70
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Take Part In Dr. Martin L. King Jr.…

Even though the birthday of iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 85 years…
by ionerlogan
01.01.70
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VP Joe Biden Headlines Sharpton’s King Day Breakfast…

Vice President Joe Biden is slated to deliver the keynote address at the Nation Action Network‘s Annual King Day Breakfast…
by NewsOne Staff
03.23.39
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Google Homepage Honors Dr. Martin L. King Jr.…

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, search engine Google changed their homepage doodle to pay homage to the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.29.55
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MLK Strip Club Flyer Designer “Rains” On The…

By The Grio From NBC Miami: When Martin Luther King Jr. said he had a dream, this likely wasn’t what…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Would Dr. King Endorse Obama’s Re-Election?

While King used direct action to promulgate change, Obama used change as a campaign slogan. Worse yet, on so many…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Artist Envisions Young Dr. King Through Chalk Pastels

There are many images of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. circulating through Google Images and other web-based photo galleries. But…
by Terrell Jermaine Starr
06.04.99
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