Martin Luther King, MLK Day and Donald Trump

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.
Trump references Martin Luther King Jr. during inauguration speech
"Unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride is soaring like never before in everything we do," Trump said.
How many times has Inauguration Day fallen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let's take a look
Donald Trump will celebrate his Inauguration Day today, the same day as MLK Day. How many times have the two days overlapped? Here's what to know.
Minnesota marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day against backdrop of Trump’s inauguration
More than 2,000 people gathered for an annual breakfast Monday in Minneapolis to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
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.
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in Boston said the coincidence generates some complicated feelings for them.
Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s inauguration
Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong,” addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
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."
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.
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 ...
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
Late-night hosts cope with Trump returning to office: 'Long national nightmare was sworn in'
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon all reacted to President Trump's return to the ...
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Trump’s First Moves: Toward More War, Nothing for Workers
Monday was, as hard as this may be to remember, Martin Luther King Jr Day. An enormous number of schools all around the ...
Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 22, a $31 million jackpot
Powerball reset to $20 million after an Oregon ticket matched all 6 numbers, winning $331 million. After another rollover, ...
How the most prominent state officials celebrated (or mourned) Trump’s inauguration
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a selfie with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and ...
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Outrage Builds Over Trump’s Order Ending DEI in Federal Agencies and Contracts
President Trump's executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies faces strong opposition. Critics say it undermines civil rights and economic equity.
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Moving the inauguration indoors provided opportunity to explore
After President Donald Trump's inauguration was moved indoors due to the cold weather, many people took the opportunity to ...