Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

LeBron James Faces Intense Backlash Over "Tone-Deaf" MLK-Inspired Nike Sneakers

Critics are slamming James and Nike for a new sneaker design inspired by the motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
01/21/2026

6 Books By Martin Luther King That Show How Revolutionary He Was on Amazon

These six Amazon books capture the bold ideas and fearless thinking of Martin Luther King Jr.
01/16/2026

Beyond the Dream: MLK’s 7 Most Radical Quotes

A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s less-cited messages on capitalism, war and justice, and what they reveal about his true legacy.
01/14/2026

MLK: Rare Items That Tell The Story of His Life and Times

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History Alive! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Last Five Years

Historian John W. McCaskill and the Smithsonian NMAAHC take us through the final years of Dr. King's work in a special video.
01/16/2023

Looking Back At Martin Luther King’s ‘The Other America’ Speech At Stanford

MLK Day is an appropriate time to address the rampant injustices that continue to define our nation and our world.
01/16/2023

Baltimore’s MLK Day Parade Will Continue Despite Cancellation

Mayor Brandon Scott’s office will organize the parade.
01/10/2023
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Changemakers: Telfar Clemens Is The Standard

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022
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Happy B’Day Harry Belafonte: The Artist-Activist Shares New Song ‘I Believe,” Discusses Voting Rights & Late-Night TV Run

“It’s important to take the risk to say what you really believe,” says the living icon.
01/17/2022

MLK Day: 5 Films To Watch Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King

Here is a quick round-up of some BET.com-approved movies to watch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and ahead of Black History Month.
01/17/2022
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Changemakers: Kizzmekia Corbett Is Transforming The World, One Vaccine At A Time

This trailblazer is the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.
01/17/2022