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US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: April 4, Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis

April 4 is significant for historical events, notably the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, which incited civil unrest.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justice Department Moves to Unseal MLK Jr.'s FBI Surveillance Records

The Justice Department seeks to unseal F.B.I. surveillance records of Martin Luther King Jr. prematurely, against the wishes of civil rights leaders.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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

Activism against racial injustice is still crucial, as highlighted during the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rally in Boston.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston rally honors 60 years since Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1965 Freedom Rally

The gathering commemorated the 60th anniversary of MLK Jr.'s march, urging a renewed commitment to justice and love in America.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | M.L.K. Wrote a Love Letter to a Nation Torn by Hate. Sound Familiar?

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' advocates for love and action against injustice and cruelty.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | M.L.K. Wrote a Love Letter to a Nation Torn by Hate. Sound Familiar?

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' advocates for love and action against injustice and cruelty.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
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Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America Has Gotten Coretta Scott King Wrong

Coretta Scott King's autobiography was overshadowed by a focus on Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the erasure of her individuality and insights.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Hope is not the same as optimism, research shows

King's prophetic words express the virtue of hope amid hardship. He was not optimistic that he would reach the 'Promised Land,' yet he was hopeful about the ultimate goal.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Very Hard for Me to Look at This Spectacle': Joy Reid Mourns How America's Institutions of Democracy Were Completely Exposed' By Trump's Win

Reid articulated that the normalization of Trump's presidency reveals the systemic failures of democratic institutions and the fragility of civic resilience in America.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Delete This': MLK Jr's Daughter Blasts Vile' and Irresponsible' Deepfake Viral Video of Her Father Endorsing Trump

Deepfake video misrepresenting Martin Luther King Jr. sparked controversy and condemnation, especially from his daughter Bernice King.
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