Kamala Harris visits Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where MLK was assassinated: 'We need to be reminded of our true history'

A source close to Harris told theGrio that it was the former Vice President’s first visit to the historic site

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is soon: How the civil rights leader inspired a federal holiday

Like the civil rights movement itself, the federal holiday didn’t come together seamlessly. It wasn't officially adopted until 15 years after King's assassination.

MLK was my superhero

Bijan C. Bayne, a Boston-born cultural critic, is the author of “Martha’s Vineyard Basketball: How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class.”

MLK Day: In a time of tension, protest in Twin Cities, speakers urge rejection of violence

At a time in Minnesota marked by tension and protest, speakers at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events Monday reflected on the death of Renee Good, the assassination of state Rep. Melissa Hortman as well as the need to avoid further division and violence.
Los Angeles Magazine

On MLK Day, A Look At The Civil Case That Challenged The Official Story Of His Murder

On MLK Day, a look at the 1999 civil verdict that found a conspiracy in Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and why the DOJ later rejected it.
Fox 4 News

MLK Day parade draws hundreds to downtown Naples to honor King’s legacy

Over 300 people lined the streets of downtown Naples to celebrate MLK Day and honor Dr. King's enduring message, nearly 60 years after his assassination.
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MLK had a vision of 'love as a moral imperative.' Here's why it matters now more than ever

What can the past tell us about healing the nation? Specifically, how can we address divisions along race, class, and political lines?
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