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What is the Smithsonian, and why is President Trump unhappy with it?
Read full article: What is the Smithsonian, and why is President Trump unhappy with it?The Smithsonian, which oversees numerous museums and cultural centers, including the Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is coming under criticism from President Donald Trump.
A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data
Read full article: A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal dataHistory buffs have uncovered revelations about U.S. espionage in the 1960s in thousands of pages of newly released government records about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order
Read full article: White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI orderPresident Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd.
Hundreds turn out for Jacksonville’s belated Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Grand Parade
Read full article: Hundreds turn out for Jacksonville’s belated Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Grand ParadeThe legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing events in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.
44th annual MLK parade in Jacksonville to take place during Black History Month
Read full article: 44th annual MLK parade in Jacksonville to take place during Black History MonthThe legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated in Jacksonville during Black History Month after the 44th annual parade was postponed in January.
Historic St. Johns County jail tied to civil rights events faces demolition as community seeks to preserve it
Read full article: Historic St. Johns County jail tied to civil rights events faces demolition as community seeks to preserve itThe St. Johns County Cultural Resource Review Board is considering demolishing the historic old county jail, a site linked to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest during the civil rights movement. Local groups are advocating for its preservation as a landmark.
North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run again
Read full article: North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run againNorth Carolina's former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against CNN challenging a report that he made explicit posts on a pornography website’s message board over a decade ago.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
Read full article: Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and moreThe Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term
Read full article: Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second termPresident Donald Trump’s pledge to help make Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a reality is viewed with skepticism by many prominent Black and Hispanic civil rights leaders.
What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light
Read full article: What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to lightMillions of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas have already been made public, but President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of still-classified files.
Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time high
Read full article: Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time highNetflix, Oracle and other technology stocks lifted U.S. indexes as their profits pile higher and excitement builds around the moneymaking prospects of artificial intelligence.
Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?
Read full article: Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?In summoning people to his vision for the future, Donald Trump assembled a dizzying collage of time-honored and time-worn American myths, tropes and ideals.
Stock market today: Wall Street begins Trump's second term with gains
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street begins Trump's second term with gainsU.S. stocks rose after more companies said they made bigger profits at the end of last year than analysts expected and as Treasury yields eased.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
Read full article: LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship gameLeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.
Housing Dr. King, marching for justice, facing arrest: St. Augustine residents share Civil Rights memories
Read full article: Housing Dr. King, marching for justice, facing arrest: St. Augustine residents share Civil Rights memoriesDr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream of equality for all. Behind the scenes, many people helped make that dream a reality.
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?
Read full article: Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apart
Read full article: Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apartPresidential inaugurals frequently symbolize what binds Americans, a quadrennial celebration of a peaceful transition of power.
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Read full article: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs
Read full article: Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programsPresident Donald Trump's first tasks as he takes office included signing executive orders to roll back protections for transgender people and end federal government diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Read full article: MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoricMartin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
Read full article: Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
Read full article: Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South CarolinaPresident Joe Biden has spent his final full day in office in South Carolina, where he urged Americans to “keep the faith in a better day to come.”.
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'
Read full article: Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.”.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Read full article: Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes officeEvents honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.
Community Spirit Shines: Volunteers revitalize Jacksonville elementary school for MLK weekend of service
Read full article: Community Spirit Shines: Volunteers revitalize Jacksonville elementary school for MLK weekend of serviceFrom adding a sense of community to the hallways to providing basic needs to prevent bullying, volunteers helped the school reach this goal through their service.
Want to know how to volunteer for the Dr. MLK Jr. Holiday weekend of service? Here’s how
Read full article: Want to know how to volunteer for the Dr. MLK Jr. Holiday weekend of service? Here’s howFor the national Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, more than 500 volunteers packed out the Ritz Theater & Museum for a day of service on Saturday.
Beyond MLK’s Dream: A new era of social media activism
Read full article: Beyond MLK’s Dream: A new era of social media activismAs we remember MLK and his work to demand equal opportunities for all, we’re looking at how the next generation is following in his footsteps and galvanizing supporters from their phones.
How Atlanta is adjusting security plans for college football game after deadly New Orleans attack
Read full article: How Atlanta is adjusting security plans for college football game after deadly New Orleans attackAtlanta leaders say the New Year’s Eve vehicle attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has helped guide their security plans for college football’s national championship game.
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered at service for breaking barriers
Read full article: Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered at service for breaking barriersColumbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city.
As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings
Read full article: As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachingsAs the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his daughter is urging people to really focus on his work throughout the next year, rather than just paying him tribute for a day.
Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency
Read full article: Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgencyThe CEO of activism organization Global Citizen says the sense of urgency that younger generations bring to solving international challenges needs to be nurtured in the rest of the world.
Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cutting
Read full article: Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cuttingSt. Johns County plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a civil rights landmark in St. Augustine.
The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
Read full article: The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston, Texas, and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died.
Historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr. successfully moved to new location in St. Augustine
Read full article: Historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr. successfully moved to new location in St. AugustineA house in St. Augustine that was firebombed and shot at during a key time in the civil rights movement has successfully moved to a new location.
Historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr. on the move in St. Johns County
Read full article: Historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr. on the move in St. Johns CountyA house in St. Augustine that was firebombed and shot at during a key time in the civil rights movement is now moving to a new location.
Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.
Read full article: Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson has received Donald Trump’s formal endorsement in his bid for governor, several months after the former president pledged to do so.
Ned Blackhawk’s 'The Rediscovery of America' is a nominee for $10,000 history prize
Read full article: Ned Blackhawk’s 'The Rediscovery of America' is a nominee for $10,000 history prizeNed Blackhawk’s “The Rediscovery of America,” winner last fall of a National Book Award, is a finalist for a history honor presented by the J.
St. Johns County to relocate historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr.
Read full article: St. Johns County to relocate historic house linked to Martin Luther King Jr.The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Tuesday voted unanimously to relocate the historic beach cottage known as the “Canright House.”
No teams: 'Genius: MLK/X' suggests 'we need both' Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X
Read full article: No teams: 'Genius: MLK/X' suggests 'we need both' Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm XThe new season of National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series focuses on two civil rights legends, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Jacksonville doctor expresses the importance of detecting prostate cancer early for effective treatment
Read full article: Jacksonville doctor expresses the importance of detecting prostate cancer early for effective treatmentThe American Cancer Society projects lung cancer to kill the most people in 2024, but prostate cancer is estimated to be a close second killer, leading other kinds of cancer deaths. A Jacksonville doctor expressed the importance of detecting prostate cancer early so it can be treated effectively.
Martin Luther King's daughter recalls late brother as strong guardian of their father's legacy
Read full article: Martin Luther King's daughter recalls late brother as strong guardian of their father's legacyThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says her late brother was a fierce and visionary steward of their father’s legacy.
MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
Read full article: MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turnCommunities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades.
Dozens attend youth pep rally to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Camden County
Read full article: Dozens attend youth pep rally to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Camden CountyDozens of people came together Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a youth pep rally in Camden County.
Hundreds of volunteers give back to community to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with week of service
Read full article: Hundreds of volunteers give back to community to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with week of serviceHundreds of volunteers are taking part in a week of service to honor the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV's 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys
Read full article: Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV's 75 biggest moments, released before 75th EmmysWith the 75th edition of the Emmy Awards coming Monday, the Television Academy has ranked the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments.
Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast
Read full article: Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity BreakfastThe 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held Friday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as city and local organizations unite their events for the first time since 2019.
First joint Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast with city, local organizations since 2019 takes place Friday
Read full article: First joint Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast with city, local organizations since 2019 takes place FridayOn Friday, after years of division between the city of Jacksonville and the local organizations, the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Does your county collect garbage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Read full article: Does your county collect garbage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?Most counties collect garbage on a normal schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but a handful will have delayed pick-ups for the week following the Jan. 15 holiday.
King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink
Read full article: King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brinkThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says the world urgently needs to study and adopt her father’s philosophy of nonviolence to avoid self-destruction.
After years of division, city, local groups will unite for single Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in January
Read full article: After years of division, city, local groups will unite for single Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in JanuaryAfter several years of division recently, with the city and local groups hosting dueling MLK breakfasts, Mayor Donna Deegan and other city leaders announced Monday that there will again be a single MLK breakfast in Jacksonville.
Church parking near stadiums scores big in a win-win for faith congregations and sports fans
Read full article: Church parking near stadiums scores big in a win-win for faith congregations and sports fansThe Eagles and the NFL might still be the overwhelming sports favorites at Calvary Baptist church just outside Philadelphia.
On 60th anniversary of church bombing, victim's sister, suspect's daughter urge people to stop hate
Read full article: On 60th anniversary of church bombing, victim's sister, suspect's daughter urge people to stop hateAlabama on Friday will mark the 60th anniversary of the 1963 bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four girls.
Biden says action needed against 'hate-fueled violence' after racist shooting in Florida
Read full article: Biden says action needed against 'hate-fueled violence' after racist shooting in FloridaPresident Joe Biden is calling for action to end the type of “hate-fueled violence” that authorities say motivated a white man to fatally shoot three Black people at a Florida store over the weekend.
Biden and Harris will meet with King's family on the March on Washington's 60th anniversary
Read full article: Biden and Harris will meet with King's family on the March on Washington's 60th anniversaryPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will observe Monday's 60th anniversary of the March on Washington by meeting with organizers and relatives of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The White House says all of King’s children have been invited.
Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington
Read full article: Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on WashingtonFencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, signaling the monument to the nation’s 16th president is a work in progress.
At March on Washington's 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights
Read full article: At March on Washington's 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rightsSixty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. issued his resounding call for racial harmony that set off decades of push and pull toward progress.
From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churches
Read full article: From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churchesThe March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
Read full article: Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing strugglePeople at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.
House where King planned Alabama marches moving to Michigan
Read full article: House where King planned Alabama marches moving to MichiganAn Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders planned the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches has been sold to a historical museum in Michigan and will be moved to a site near Detroit for preservation.
Nearly 70 years later, Emmett Till’s family still pushing for justice to be served in his brutal murder
Read full article: Nearly 70 years later, Emmett Till’s family still pushing for justice to be served in his brutal murderThe story of Emmett Till is considered to be the catalyst of the civil rights movement back in the 1950s.
New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'
Read full article: New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Paramore that shows off the band's funkier side, the Academy Award-nominated documentary “All That Breathes” about Indian brothers who heal birds of prey, and two rom-coms just in time for Valentine's Day — “Your Place or Mine” on Netflix and “Somebody I Used to Know” on Amazon Prime Video.
‘It was always peace’: Dr. King’s legacy lives on 59 years after he marched in St. Augustine
Read full article: ‘It was always peace’: Dr. King’s legacy lives on 59 years after he marched in St. AugustineJanuary 16 is a national holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. Throughout the day, there have been parades, rallies and memorials to honor his legacy.
Hundreds attend Jacksonville’s 42nd Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade
Read full article: Hundreds attend Jacksonville’s 42nd Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paradeJacksonville’s 42nd parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held on Monday. The event celebrated King’s life and message of equality, opportunity and service to others.
MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Read full article: MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equityThe CEO of the King Center in Atlanta says she hopes to spur progress during this year's observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping more Americans personalize the struggle for racial equity and harmony.
Jim Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records in Memphis, dies
Read full article: Jim Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records in Memphis, diesJim Stewart, the white Tennessee farm boy and fiddle player who co-founded the influential Stax Records with his sister in a Black, inner-city Memphis neighborhood and helped build the soulful “Memphis sound,” has died at age 92.
Walker, Warnock offer clashing religious messages in Georgia
Read full article: Walker, Warnock offer clashing religious messages in GeorgiaHerschel Walker warns that “spiritual warfare” has entangled America and the Republican nominee in Georgia’s Senate race offers himself to voters as a “warrior for God.”.
Black representation in Alabama tested before Supreme Court
Read full article: Black representation in Alabama tested before Supreme CourtCongressional districts that a federal court panel said were unconstitutional because they dilute representation for Black voters in Alabama are nevertheless being used for the November election after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed them.