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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

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
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Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr., Trusted Figure to Dr. King, Dead at 90 Years Old

News of his passing is only being made public now.
10/14/2025

Man Arrested For Damaging Martin Luther King Jr.’s Eternal Flame in Atlanta

Authorities say the suspect stomped out the flame and urinated in a reflecting pool at the King Center, causing thousands in damage.
10/13/2025

28 Days of Black History: 7 Legendary Black Couples Who Changed the Game in Love and Legacy

These timeless love stories proved that love, commitment, and shared vision can transform the world.
02/10/2025

MLK’s Youngest Daughter Speaks Out Against Anti-Woke Agenda at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Rev. Bernice King honors her father’s legacy with a stirring message against injustice.
01/21/2025

2024 Was the Year of Chaos — 2025 Must Be the Year of Community 

On Dr. King's birthday, let's honor his legacy by embracing unity as the path forward.
01/15/2025

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Action: 5 Ways to Observe the MLK Holiday

Thinking of ways to commemorate the life of the Civil Rights icon? Here are a few you can do.
01/15/2025

Dexter King Remembered As Guardian of Family's Legacy at Memorial

The service of remembrance for the youngest son born to Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on February 10.
02/12/2024

'Genius: MLK/X': What Gina Prince-Bythewood Wants You to Know About This New Depiction of Malcolm and Martin

Bythewood, the executive producer, breaks down the Martin Luther King Jr. vs. Malcolm X narrative, revealing shared genius and emphasizing the ongoing relevance of their legacies.
02/05/2024
Dexter Scott King during Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner 20th Anniversary Holiday Observance at King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)

Dexter King, Son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dies at 62

The third and youngest of the Civil Rights icon’s four children, he was in charge of the family’s estate.
01/22/2024