MLK, Trump

What’s open, closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Monday, January 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority of business closures will be for MLK Day.
One day, two men and the many ways people will honor MLK as Trump is sworn in
In these quiet ways — and others — people across the Washington region will honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday while thousands of others converge on the nation’s capital to celebrate President-elect Trump being sworn in for a second term.
Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration on MLK Day
Activists and organizations are holding rallies leading up to MLK Day and convening meetings with state lawmakers to strategize on how to safeguard policies and avoid funding cuts to social service programs that largely support Black and Latino communities.
What's open and closed open and closed on MLK Day? Here's what to know about the federal holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching — a day to celebrate and recognize the life of the man who inspired the federal holiday. Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and where to celebrate in Houston.
MLK Day and Trump inauguration collide, highlighting stark civil rights divide
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change will mark MLK Day with "moral reflection and prophetic response" amid uncertainty as President-elect Trump retakes office. Why it matters: This year,
Inauguration Day, MLK Day fall on the same day. Here's what Alabama residents should know
The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is next week and will coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
MLK Day, college football final, Inauguration Day: What’s happening on Jan. 20
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Monday, but the inauguration will not be the only event happening that day. Jan. 20 will mark several different occasions across the country,
With MLK Day observed Monday, here's what's open and closed for the holiday
While Inauguration Day will be the focus for many on Monday, it also marks the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.
What MLK knew that today’s progressives keep forgetting
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s social justice movement was facing overwhelming obstacles, including a White backlash to Black ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
MLK Day Forecast: Temperatures to Plunge in Atlanta Amid Brutal Cold
Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the ...
MLK III says his father would be ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by current world: Full Interview
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III, son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about his father’s legacy and his hopes for President-elect ...
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters ...
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration concert returns to Springfield Symphony Hall
New Music World', the theme honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drew in communities from all over on ...
MLK in Tulsa: 'We must all live together as brothers or we will die together as fools'
From the Tulsa World Archive, we share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered in 1960 at First Baptist Church ...
MLK III says LA coming together after wildfires is 'best of what Americans represent'
The 2025 inauguration falls on the same day as MLK Day this year. Martin Luther King III reflects on the state of the nation.
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It ...
Is Planet Fitness open on MLK Day 2025? Gym hours and more
Yes, Planet Fitness members are in luck on MLK Day this year. Most locations will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., similar to ...