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King's daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says the world urgently needs to study and adopt her father’s philosophy of nonviolence to avoid self-destruction

The Independent UK

Amy Schumer’s misappropriation of MLK

Unguarded use of a guarded King’s words

Salon

Why Amy Schumer’s Israel-Gaza posts were corrected by MLK’s daughter

Since the Israel-Hamas war began on 7 October, Amy Schumer has positioned herself on Instagram as the most vocal celebrity in support of Israel. Meredith Clark examines how others are calling her out

The Independent UK

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Biden says action needed against ‘hate-fueled violence’ after racist shooting in Florida

In a White House meeting marking the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, President Joe Biden said ‘silence is complicity’ when dealing with acts of racism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

A host of Black civil rights leaders and a multiracial, interfaith coalition of allies will rally attendees on the same spot where as many as 250,000 gathered in 1963 for what is still considered one of the greatest and most consequential racial justice and equality demonstrations in U.S. history.

Chicago Sun-Times

March on Washington: Tens of thousands expected on 60th anniversary of Dr King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech

The Independent UK

Thousands gather to commemorate 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, saying a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream.

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Tens of thousands expected for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary demonstration

The Independent UK

The most iconic moments in Twitter history — from #MeToo to *that* 2014 Oscars selfie

In the wake of Meta launching its Twitter rival today, Emma Loffhagen takes a trip down memory lane: looking back on when the website was a force for good (and fun)

Evening Standard

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

After the assassination of her brother, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy — often behind the scenes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Christine King Farris, MLK’s last sibling, has died

Christine King Farris was always the delicate one among the children of Martin Luther “Daddy” King Sr.

Tribune News Service

Martin Luther King's sister Christine King Farris dies as tributes paid to activist hero

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Daily Mirror

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 5:40 a.m.

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Martin Luther King’s daughter condemns Ted Cruz and backs calls for ‘racist’ Florida boycott

Texas senator used Dr King’s name in his own tweet attacking the NAACP, one of America’s oldest and best known antiracist institutions

The Independent UK

MLK’s daughter backs call for tourists to boycott ‘racist’ Florida and blasts Ted Cruz

Texas senator used Dr King’s name in his own tweet attacking the NAACP, one of America’s oldest and best known antiracist institutions

The Independent UK

Monument to Coretta Scott King dedicated in Atlanta

Atlanta has a new monument and garden celebrating and honoring the legacy of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King

Tribune News Service

Civil rights leaders press Biden to pick Atlanta for DNC

ATLANTA — Civil rights leaders urged President Joe Biden to pick Atlanta to host the Democratic National Convention, arguing that selecting the city for the party’s premier event would honor both its historic legacy and the Black-owned businesses who call the region home.

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Los Angeles Times

Essay: Martin Luther King Jr. Day should make you uncomfortable

To become beloved, too often Black folks first have to die. And too often, even that isn’t enough.

WEKU

Maine newspaper apologizes for running a redacted version of 'I Have a Dream' speech

Critics of the Bangor Daily News said the redacted version promotes a whitewashed and sanitized version of Martin Luther King Jr. that does not convey his radical views and work as an activist.

Tribune News Service

King’s legacy depends on being a part of change, leaders say

ATLANTA — The youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says his message of equality — while not easy to carry out — remains a mandate to take action, to save the future of all children and the world.

Al Jazeera

Martin Luther King Jr Day renews push to tackle racial injustice

US federal holiday honouring slain civil rights leader comes amid rising fears over hate crimes, curbs to voting access.

The Independent UK

On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words

America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday

Al Jazeera

What is Martin Luther King Jr Day and why is it celebrated?

Al Jazeera takes a look at this federal holiday and what it means in the United States.

The Independent UK

MLK holiday to feature tributes, commitments to race agenda

Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which begin nationwide on Friday, typically include a mix of politics, faith and community service

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