Martin Luther King Jr

• Martin Luther King III gives insight on racial issues, guidance on allyship at King’s virtual talk

  Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the late Martin Luther King Jr. joined students at King's University College in London, Ont., for a talk Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Speakers at Martin Luther King Jr. Day service calls for nonviolence amid turbulent times

  The coronavirus pandemic forced the annual King Day service at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church online during the 35th celebration of his birthday as a national holiday.

  World

  Jan 18
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• Biden, Harris take break from inaugural preparations to honour Martin Luther King Jr.

  As Biden and Harris took breaks from their inaugural preparations to honour Martin Luther King Jr., Trump remained out of public view at the White House for the sixth straight day.

  Politics

  Jan 18
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• Montreal park to be renamed in honour of Martin Luther King Jr.

  Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante described King as instrumental in fighting for civil rights and combating racial discrimination.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
• Donald Trump marks MLK day with surprise 2-minute visit to memorial

  Trump told reporters as he departed that it was a "great day," but did not respond to questions about the partial government shutdown.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2019
• Montrealers honour the life of Martin Luther King Jr., 50 years after his assassination

  Montrealers gathered at Union United Church in Montreal to remember the late Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2018
• Martin Luther King anniversary sparks thousands to take place in marches, speeches

  Fifty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the civil rights leader's family and admirers will mark the anniversary of his death with marches, speeches and quiet reflection on Wednesday.

  World

  Apr 4, 2018
• Teens begin Mississippi-to-Tennessee march to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

  The group is being escorted by police cars, support vans and a portable restroom.

  World

  Mar 31, 2018
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• Ram’s Super Bowl commercial using Martin Luther King speech prompts backlash

  Many people slammed the company on Twitter for capitalizing on a black icon – especially after President Donald Trump slammed NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem in protest for black rights.

  Entertainment

  Feb 5, 2018
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• Martin Luther King Jr. took a knee in 1965. Here’s a history of the powerful pose.

  A powerful photo of the civil rights leader has reemerged amidst the NFL #TakeAKnee controversy.

  World

  Sep 26, 2017