MLK Day breakfast honors Minneapolis as ‘beacon of hope’

Speakers drew parallels between the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for civil rights and Minnesota’s response to ICE.

In North Philadelphia, planting seeds for the future on MLK Day

Andrea Vettori, 61, a nurse, founded Sanctuary Farm Phila to transform abandoned lots into productive agricultural spaces where staff and volunteers grow produce to distribute for free.

Malcolm X's daughter tells MLK event: 'Become agent of hope'

In Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District, the Wright Museum of African American History had scheduled multiple events for the day, including discussions with the daughters of civil rights icons Malcom X and Betty Shabazz, film screenings, workshops, and storytelling. Events began at 7 a.m. and were scheduled through 6 p.m.

Political climate spurs efforts to ‘reclaim’ MLK holiday

Communities across the U.S. held parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

‘Silence will not protect you’: 56th annual MLK Memorial Breakfast held in Boston

Hundreds gathered for the 56th annual MLK Memorial Breakfast in Boston on Monday to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day Community March brings thousands to downtown Austin: See the photos

The Soul Train Drum Line from Northeast Early College High School marches in the 2026 MLK Community March from the Texas Capitol on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Downtown Austin. Thousands joined the march from the Texas Capitol to Huston-Tillotson University.

Kansas City Royals Salvador Perez receives MLK, Jr. Diversity Advocate Award

The Kansas City Royals confirmed on Monday that its very own captain and catcher, Salvador Perez, has won the Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Advocate Award in Sports for his service and his attitude both on and off the field.
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