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Harry Belafonte, a legendary singer, actor, and civil rights activist, passed away on March 1, 2021, at the age of 94. Belafonte was known for his smooth baritone voice, his portrayal of complex characters on stage and screen, and his unwavering dedication to fighting for racial and social justice.

(Denver, Colo.) The City and County of Denver has added "Jr." to the sign at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. NewsBreak first reported several months ago that the "Jr." had been omitted. The topic came up after other news media reported the Jr. had been left off the official name of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Downing Street and Syracuse Street.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest American presidents and is known for his leadership during the American Civil War and for his efforts to abolish slavery.

Alabama played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with many important events taking place in the state. However, Alabama also has a long history of racial segregation and discrimination.

For those who have been itching for their favorite southern home cooking fix from Stacy's Restuarant. The wildly popular eatery will be open on Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. This establishment is usually closed for the season, during this time of year.

"Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter."

Martin Luther King Jr. was greatly influenced by the principle of Ahimsa (nonviolence) which brought a turning point at times of challenges during the American civil rights movement.

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of Stone Mountain conducted a Freedom March & Honorary Street Renaming Celebration. The street that was once E. Mountain Street is now named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in honor of the Great Civil Rights Activist.

Image of President Joe Biden at the National Action Network Breakfast giving a speech on Martin Luther King Day.Photo byA.M.Ray. In a speech given at the National Action Network's annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on Monday, President Biden addressed the issue of assault weapons and the argument made by some that they need such weapons to fight the government. The President stated that those who argue for this need would require a much larger arsenal in order to stand a chance. He also made reference to a quote by Thomas Jefferson, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants," and commented that those who use it to justify owning assault weapons are misguided.

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Photo by(The Embrace / Hank Willis Thomas) (BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS) Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, together with the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, the Boston Art Commission (BAC), and Embrace Boston, announced the unveiling of The Embrace.

Today is the national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK Day) in which we reminisce about his life and his achievements. He never shied away from controversy because choosing to do right will always be contrary to the corrupt and to the mediocre masses that wallow in neutrality.

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. Observed on the third Monday of January each year, the holiday marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His actual birthday is Jan. 15, 1929.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Photo byYouTube Screenshot. Former President Ronald Reagan declared the third Monday in January to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day to celebrate the slain civil rights activist. January 15 is his actual birthday. Had he lived, he would be celebrating his own birthday at age of 94 in 2023. He was assassinated at the young age of 39 on April 4, 1968.

“The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is a day of interracial and intercultural cooperation and sharing. No other day of the year brings so many peoples from different cultural backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of brother and sisterhood. Whether you are African American, Hispanic, or Native American, whether you are Caucasian or Asian-American, you are part of the great dream Martin Luther King, Jr. had for America. This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples’ holiday. And it is the young people of all races and religions who hold the keys to the fulfillment of his dream.” -Coretta Scott King.

If you have Jan. 16 off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, consider heading over to Vera Francis Hall Park in Green Cove Springs for a ceremony honoring the late civil rights activist.

The African American Business Association (AABA) will be holding the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Brunch and Celebration on Saturday, January 14th from 11 AM CST to 1 PM at the IBEW Local 176 located at 1100 Northeast Frontage Road in Joliet. Doors will open at 10:30 AM.

Myrah Lykes said when she moved to Iredell County ten years ago, one of the first events she attended was the Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast. It inspired her to the point that she went up afterward and said “I volunteer. This is something I want to be a part of.”

King’s dream was one of equality, freedom and justice, but even 60 years later America still seems far from those ideals. America needs his words and dreams more than ever before. Too many of us are divided by color and especially in the last few years have we seen some politicians exploit these shallow differences for their own power and profit.