Trump, Martin Luther King

Trump blasts DEI on MLK Day—and Martin Luther King III fires back
Donald Trump was sworn in on MLK Day, the holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. Martin Luther King, III, co-founder and chair of the Drum Major Institute and son of Dr.
Martin Luther King III says, on Trump's inauguration, there needs be to be a return of civility
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday 2025: What’s open, what’s closed; Will mail run today?
Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on MLK Day 2024: Post office – Closed. No mail will be delivered on Jan. 20th. Post offices will be closed. National parks -Open with free admission on MLK Day.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed on Monday
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many workers will have the day off. Check what's open and closed for the federal holiday.
Michelle Obama Urges Americans to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy as She Skips Inauguration
“Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service always inspires me,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “This #MLKDay, I hope you’ll join me and @WhenWeAllVote in honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy by getting involved in your community.”
Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses remain open. Here's what to know.
Martin Luther King III asks Trump to ‘be in dialogue with everybody’
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III sits down with Kristen Welker to share his thoughts on the holiday commemorating his father, Martin Luther King Jr., falling on the same day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants ...
Michiganders honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on Detroit: "Our focus is on helping people"
Nearly 60 years after his death, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continue to be honored and celebrated by ...
Raleigh remembers Martin Luther King Jr. as a leader of ‘radical love’ with march, sermon
Parade-goers march during the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March in downtown Raleigh on Monday, Jan. 20 ,2025 ...
Portland’s Black community unites, pledges to fight on at Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Hundreds of people gathered Monday for the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute to hear speeches from community leaders ...
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman falls short of breakthrough for Black coaches on historic day in America
"The timing of Marcus Freeman and Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful symbol that should be viewed with cautious ...
'Smiling' Barack Obama spotted without Michelle at Trump inauguration, former First Lady shares Instagram post
Former US President Barack Obama attend Donald Trump's inauguration event without his wife Michelle Obama amid rumours of ...
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Vive la résistance — even if Wes Moore won’t admit it
Wes Moore is good at making pithy statements, and this one traveled far in the political news media, which is looking for ...
Executive orders signed by newly inaugurated Trump redefine federal gender policies
Just hours after his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed executive orders rolling back DEI programs and transgender ...