Tag: Martin Luther King Jr.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would tell us that to end discrimination and violence in our culture, we must end it in ourselves. (AP Photo)

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Alveda King, Frank Pavone: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s beloved community includes everyone, no matter how small

Alveda King, Frank Pavone · January 15, 2018 4:34 pm

First lady Melania Trump tweeted, "Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & his service to this great country. I am honored to be First Lady of a nation that continually strives for equality & justice for all. #MLKDay." (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Melania Trump’s MLK message: America ‘continually strives for equality & justice’

Anna Giaritelli · January 15, 2018 4:04 pm

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. "truly changed the course of human history, and his principles of nonviolence in pursuit of equality and justice continue to serve as an example for all the world," said senior campaign adviser Lara Trump, who is married to Eric Trump. (AP Photo)

Trump campaign on MLK day: ‘The hope and promise of Reverend King exists today’

Steven Nelson · January 15, 2018 3:59 pm

"The sentiment attributed to POTUS is inconsistent w/ America's history and antithetical to American values," Mitt Romney tweeted.

Mitt Romney calls Trump’s ‘shithole’ remark ‘antithetical to American values’

Al Weaver · January 15, 2018 3:23 pm

President Trump speaks to Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., at a rally.

Alveda King defends Trump against racism accusations: Black Americans are benefiting from his presidency

Caitlin Yilek · January 15, 2018 3:04 pm

T.R.M. Howard was not only a mentor to famous civil rights icons, but he also was a champion of self-help. (Image courtesy screenshot)

On Martin Luther King’s birthday, remember also T.R.M. Howard

David Beito · January 15, 2018 5:01 am

Giving all students the freedom to attend the high-quality school of their choice would do more than perhaps anything else to spread opportunity equally to all races. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

In the land of opportunity, education should be King

Washington Examiner · January 15, 2018 5:01 am

"[W]e must learn to live together as brothers and sisters, if not, we will perish as fools," Lewis said. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

John Lewis won’t attend Trump’s first State of the Union: ‘I think he is a racist’

Sean Higgins · January 14, 2018 3:43 pm

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaking with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Friday, was the latest lawmaker to weigh in on President Trump's remark that certain foreign nations were "shithole countries." (screenshot)

Kamala Harris reacts to ‘shithole’ remark: Trump uses words to ‘demean and belittle’ others

Diana Stancy Correll · January 13, 2018 3:40 am

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., told MSNBC host Katy Tur Friday that he would not be attending President Trump's first State of the Union Address. (screenshot)

John Lewis will not attend Trump’s first State of the Union address

Diana Stancy Correll · January 12, 2018 10:36 pm

President Trump did not respond to any of the questions as he shook hands with aides and guests who had joined him for the ceremony. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WATCH: Trump ignores shouted questions about whether he’s a racist

Gabby Morrongiello · January 12, 2018 5:19 pm

"At President Trump's request, we are holding a contest to name the 2017 KING of Fake News. And we want to hear from you," the email from the fundraising group states. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Trump campaign holding contest for the biggest fake news of the year

Melissa Quinn · December 28, 2017 6:02 pm