Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Jail where Martin Luther King Jr. was held in 1964 may face demolition
The county says the application for demolition filed by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office was removed from the Feb. 10 board agenda.
St. Johns County jail that once held MLK Jr. considered for demolition
The building played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Hundreds of demonstrators, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more than a dozen rabbis were held there between 1963 and 1964.
St. Johns looking at possible demolition of old jail
In a statement, St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews cited the history of the 1952 facility for the careful nature of the decision-making process. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously was housed there after his arrest in St.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta: Events, observances and celebrations
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game ...
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‘She’s an Idiot!’: MAGA Influencer’s Attempt to Tarnish Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with Unhinged Conspiracy Claims Painfully Backfires
A conservative social media influencer sparked outrage last week after spreading a ridiculous conspiracy theory on TikTok, ...
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National Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and parades in metro Atlanta | January 2025
ATLANTA - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a key leader in the Civil ...
Prince Hall Masonic Lodge launches $10 million renovation in Sweet Auburn
A $10 million renovation is launching at a civil rights landmark that was once a hub for leaders including Martin Luther King ...
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23-year-old injured in southwest Atlanta shooting, police say
ATLANTA — An investigation is underway after a 23-year-old man was injured in a shooting in southeast Atlanta late Tuesday ...
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Dozens of new Americans welcomed to Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
ATLANTA — More than 50 new United States citizens are celebrating following their naturalization ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park on Tuesday morning. Channel 2 ...
King family issues statement after Trump orders declassification of MLK's assassination records
In a statement Thursday, King's family members said they would like to have the chance to review the files before it is ...
THE KING CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MICROSOFT, LAUNCHES ‘RETHINK: THE SPECIAL SERIES’
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), in collaboration with Microsoft and Spotify ...
Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an ...