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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.


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Nationwide protests begin against Trump's immigration crackdown and health care cuts

Read full article: Nationwide protests begin against Trump's immigration crackdown and health care cuts

Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started at more than 1,600 locations around the country.

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A Bayard Rustin archive aims to preserve his legacy as a queer Civil Rights activist

Read full article: A Bayard Rustin archive aims to preserve his legacy as a queer Civil Rights activist

Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington.

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Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results

Read full article: Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results

Zohran Mamdani spoke at a rally in Harlem as he sought to build on momentum from New York City’s Democratic primary.

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Redemption Bank becomes the first Black-owned bank in the Rockies

Read full article: Redemption Bank becomes the first Black-owned bank in the Rockies

Redemption Holding Company has just acquired the Utah-based Holladay Bank & Trust, becoming the first bank to be owned by a Black-led investment group in the Western U.S. This comes two years after their initial announcement, in which the purchase was delayed due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Rebuilding one of the nation's oldest Black churches begins at Juneteenth ceremony

Read full article: Rebuilding one of the nation's oldest Black churches begins at Juneteenth ceremony

Ground had been broken in Virginia for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches.

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St. Augustine hosts ceremony celebrating rabbis who stood against segregation alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

Read full article: St. Augustine hosts ceremony celebrating rabbis who stood against segregation alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society held its 13th annual ceremony on Wednesday, commemorating the historic moment when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation.

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St. Augustine to host ceremony celebrating rabbis who stood against segregation alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

Read full article: St. Augustine to host ceremony celebrating rabbis who stood against segregation alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

Sixty-one years ago this week, a pivotal moment in history unfolded in St. Augustine, Florida, when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation. And on Wednesday, the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society will remember this historic event, which marked the largest mass arrest of rabbis in U.S. history, during its 13th annual commemoration ceremony.

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Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary

Read full article: Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary

The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.

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Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

Read full article: Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

Demonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump.

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US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example

Read full article: US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example

Faith leaders across denominations are joining nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown but are calling for any resistance to remain nonviolent.

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Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show

Read full article: Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show

The CIA has released 1,500 pages of previously classified documents relating to the assassination of New York Sen. Robert F.

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Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Read full article: Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died.

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Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Read full article: Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives.

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Fire at historic Black church in Memphis was intentionally set, investigators say

Read full article: Fire at historic Black church in Memphis was intentionally set, investigators say

Investigators in Tennessee say a fire that severely damaged a historic Black church that served as the headquarters for a 1968 sanitation workers’ strike which brought the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis was intentionally set.

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St. Johns County to renovate historic jail linked to Martin Luther King Jr. and 16 rabbis

Read full article: St. Johns County to renovate historic jail linked to Martin Luther King Jr. and 16 rabbis

St. Johns County announced it will renovate the old jail instead of demolishing it. The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society shares the significance of the jail and what it means to know that it will be saved.

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The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

Read full article: The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

Donald Trump's administration says it's the most transparent in history.

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Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

Read full article: Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

A prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution.

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Democratic Leader Jeffries says Trump's 100 days filled with 'chaos, cruelty and corruption'

Read full article: Democratic Leader Jeffries says Trump's 100 days filled with 'chaos, cruelty and corruption'

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump’s 100 days in office have been an assault of Americans’ very way of life.

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The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers a devastating fire

Read full article: The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers a devastating fire

A historic Black church in downtown Memphis that was the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand has suffered a devastating fire.

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What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan officer charged in the killing of a Black motorist

Read full article: What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan officer charged in the killing of a Black motorist

Jurors considering second-degree murder charges against a former Michigan police officer have repeatedly watched videos showing the officer struggling with and then shooting 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

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Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Read full article: Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Sixty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led a rally protesting housing discrimination and segregated schools in Boston, hundreds of people gathered at the same site to honor and reflect on the historic event.

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Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama

Read full article: Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama

The legendary attorney who was once deemed the “chief counsel” of the Civil Rights Movement by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been honored with a statue outside the Alabama State Bar Association.

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10 years after Freddie Gray's death, calls for police reform and racial equity persist in Baltimore

Read full article: 10 years after Freddie Gray's death, calls for police reform and racial equity persist in Baltimore

Ten years ago Saturday, Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained during transport in a Baltimore police van and the city was thrust into a national debate over police brutality against Black Americans.

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Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing

Read full article: Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing

Bernice King warns decades of work to reduce inequities in housing is at risk, as the Trump administration cuts funding for projects and tries to reduce funding for nonprofits that handle housing discrimination complaints.

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National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

Read full article: National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes.

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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.

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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 data

History 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.

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Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

Read full article: Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released.

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The Latest: From small dogs to big cats, a day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties

Read full article: The Latest: From small dogs to big cats, a day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties

Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades.

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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 order

President 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.

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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 Parade

The 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.

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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. 24

Republican 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.

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Generations later, a remedy to destroying Black neighborhoods is fulfilled in Michigan

Read full article: Generations later, a remedy to destroying Black neighborhoods is fulfilled in Michigan

Leslie Knox has made history as one of the newest residents of Hamtramck, Michigan.

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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 Month

The 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.

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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 it

The 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.

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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 again

North 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.

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How this app lets you immerse yourself in 450 years of St. Augustine’s rich Black history

Read full article: How this app lets you immerse yourself in 450 years of St. Augustine’s rich Black history

The St. Augustine Black History app launched in February 2021.

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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 more

The 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.

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William E. Leuchtenburg, eminent presidential historian and Ken Burns consultant, dies at 102

Read full article: William E. Leuchtenburg, eminent presidential historian and Ken Burns consultant, dies at 102

William E.

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Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands

Read full article: Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands

Critics lambasted it and audiences didn’t grade it much better.

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Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term

Read full article: Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term

President 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.

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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 light

Millions 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.

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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 high

Netflix, Oracle and other technology stocks lifted U.S. indexes as their profits pile higher and excitement builds around the moneymaking prospects of artificial intelligence.

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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.

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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 gains

U.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.

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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 game

LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.

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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 memories

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream of equality for all. Behind the scenes, many people helped make that dream a reality.

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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.

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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 apart

Presidential inaugurals frequently symbolize what binds Americans, a quadrennial celebration of a peaceful transition of power.

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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 institutions

Donald 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.

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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 programs

President 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.

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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 rhetoric

Martin 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.

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Legacy of MLK honored with St. Augustine silent march

Read full article: Legacy of MLK honored with St. Augustine silent march

Despite harsh weather postponing Jacksonville’s parade, St. Augustine continued its 40-year tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an annual silent walk.

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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. 1

The 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.

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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 Carolina

President 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.”.

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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.”.

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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 office

Events 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.

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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 service

From 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.

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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 how

For the national Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, more than 500 volunteers packed out the Ritz Theater & Museum for a day of service on Saturday.

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Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Read full article: Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Federal prosecutors in New York have dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.

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Jacksonville MLK Day parade postponed due to incoming cold weather

Read full article: Jacksonville MLK Day parade postponed due to incoming cold weather

The MLK Holiday Grand Parade in Jacksonville has been postponed due to cold weather concerns, a city spokesperson confirmed.

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Beyond MLK’s Dream: A new era of social media activism

Read full article: Beyond MLK’s Dream: A new era of social media activism

As 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.

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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 attack

Atlanta 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.

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Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza

Read full article: Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza

A growing number of Israeli soldiers are speaking out against the Israel-Hamas war.

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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 barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city.

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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 teachings

As 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.

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Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency

Read full article: Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency

The 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.

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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 cutting

St. Johns County plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a civil rights landmark in St. Augustine.

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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 95

The 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.

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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. Augustine

A 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.

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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 County

A 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.

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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.

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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 prize

Ned 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.

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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.”

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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 X

The new season of National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series focuses on two civil rights legends, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

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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 treatment

The 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.

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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 legacy

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says her late brother was a fierce and visionary steward of their father’s legacy.

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St. Augustine commemorates MLK Day with annual breakfast, silent walk

Read full article: St. Augustine commemorates MLK Day with annual breakfast, silent walk

St. Augustine kicked off Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a sold-out breakfast at Flagler College.

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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 turn

Communities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades.

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MLK Day Grand Parade celebrates legacy of civil rights icon

Read full article: MLK Day Grand Parade celebrates legacy of civil rights icon

The theme for the 2024 parade is "Jacksonville: A City United Against Hate and Gun Violence."

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MLK Day: Continuing the dream by teaching inclusion & unity

Read full article: MLK Day: Continuing the dream by teaching inclusion & unity

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day is Jan. 15. It’s a day to take a moment and celebrate one of the most influential people of our time.

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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 County

Dozens of people came together Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a youth pep rally in Camden County.

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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 service

Hundreds of volunteers are taking part in a week of service to honor the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.

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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 Emmys

With the 75th edition of the Emmy Awards coming Monday, the Television Academy has ranked the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments.

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Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast

Read full article: Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast

The 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.

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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 Friday

On 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.

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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.

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King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink

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The 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.

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After years of division, city, local groups will unite for single Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in January

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After 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.

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Church parking near stadiums scores big in a win-win for faith congregations and sports fans

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The Eagles and the NFL might still be the overwhelming sports favorites at Calvary Baptist church just outside Philadelphia.

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Jackson says we must own hardest chapters of US history during 1963 church bombing remembrance

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Alabama marks the 60th anniversary of the bombing of a church that killed four Black girls.

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On 60th anniversary of church bombing, victim's sister, suspect's daughter urge people to stop hate

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Alabama on Friday will mark the 60th anniversary of the 1963 bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four girls.

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Biden says action needed against 'hate-fueled violence' after racist shooting in Florida

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President 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.

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Biden and Harris will meet with King's family on the March on Washington's 60th anniversary

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President 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.

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Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington

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Fencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, signaling the monument to the nation’s 16th president is a work in progress.

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At March on Washington's 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights

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Sixty 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.

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From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churches

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The March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

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Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died.

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Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

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People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.

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The Carters and the Kings formed an alliance for race relations though Jimmy and Martin never met

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Jimmy Carter is now 98 years old as he receives hospice care.

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