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Minnesota marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day against backdrop of Trump’s inauguration
More than 2,000 people gathered for an annual breakfast Monday in Minneapolis to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Trump blasts DEI on MLK Day—and Martin Luther King III fires back
Donald Trump was sworn in on MLK Day, the holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, III, co-founder and chair of the Drum Major Institute and son of Dr.
Trump references Martin Luther King Jr. during inauguration speech
"Unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride is soaring like never before in everything we do," Trump said.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
How many times has Inauguration Day fallen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let's take a look
Donald Trump will celebrate his Inauguration Day today, the same day as MLK Day. How many times have the two days overlapped? Here's what to know.
Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed on Monday
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many workers will have the day off. Check what's open and closed for the federal holiday.
Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses remain open. Here's what to know.
Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025
The holiday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, falling on Jan. 20 this year, which coincides with the presidential inauguration.
Trump promises to make King's dream a reality, as some rally to defend civil rights
A rally at a historic Black church celebrated the civil rights legend and included a vow to protect rights under the new administration.
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Donald 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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4 new school traffic zones installed in Colorado Springs
Martin Luther King Jr. Day itself, is more than just honoring Dr. King. His nephew says it’s a time for service to others. Around 4:39 p.m. police received a call about a shooting in the ...
Rochester residents reflect on MLK’s legacy and Trump’s inauguration
"I look forward to hearing what plans he has for African Americans in this country and how we are going to succeed." ...
Muscle Shoals crash leaves one dead, coroner says
One person was killed in a three-car crash on Tuesday morning, according to Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque.
Mayor Adams says he won’t publicly criticize President Trump
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday he would not criticize President Donald Trump publicly. Adams also doggedly defended his ...
‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin labels President Trump a ‘DEI hire’ during post-inauguration reaction
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin called President Donald Trump a “DEI hire” on Monday while reacting to his inauguration and ...
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Christians gather in downtown DC to invoke God's blessing on nation
A group of Christians gathered at a church in downtown Washington, D C , earlier this week to entreat God for His blessing on ...