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Martin Luther King on Civil Disobedience and Ethics of Resistance to State Authority

Contrary to a widespread misconception, King did not favor absolute nonviolence, nor does his reasoning always require practitioners of civil disobedience to accept punishment. But he also strongly opposed rioting.

Reason

MLK Jr. holiday celebrations are planned across the nation, but winter storm is limiting some

Communities across the nation were celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with events ranging from prayer services to parades, but a winter storm is limiting some activities

The Independent UK

‘His dream’s been weaponized into his nightmare’: how Martin Luther King Jr’s words have been co-opted

Politicians and celebrities routinely twist the message of the civil rights icon, turning a radical legacy into revisionist history

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MLK's dream fulfilled by labor's march

Racial and economic justice are inherently intertwined -- and you can't have either without organized labor

Salon

'Gumbo Coalition' leaders: 'We were born into a segregated America–but MLK’s dream is now being tested as never before in our lifetimes'

'We fear America is moving into a dark and divisive period, driven by political forces that seek to find tomorrow in yesterday.'

Fortune

Jonathan Majors Explains Why He Compared Girlfriend Meagan Good To Coretta Scott King Following Backlash From The Late Activist’s Daughter

Jonathan Majors clarifies the comment he made regarding his girlfriend, Meagan Good, and the late Coretta Scott King.

Cinemablend

32 News Anchors That Had Long Runs On American Television

We're going to discuss over 30 news anchors who had long careers on TV in the United States.

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Best Free Martin Luther King Jr. Lessons and Activities

These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about Martin Luther King Jr.

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson on Biden, Gaza and making his famous father proud

After a lifetime of activism, a son of Jesse Jackson marks his first year as a politician representing Illinois

The Guardian - US

Jonathan Jackson, son of civil rights leaders, reflects on first year in Congress

“You have to believe that peace is possible,” says the freshman Democrat and Foreign Affairs Committee member, who has called for a cease-fire.

Roll Call

Woman arrested over alleged arson attempt on Martin Luther King home

Woman, 26, charged after witnesses say she poured gasoline on home’s porch in Atlanta before being stopped by off-duty police

The Guardian - US

BBC Philharmonic/Storgårds review – a life-affirming programme from an orchestra firing on all cylinders

From James Lee III’s vivid exploration of Martin Luther King to an electrifying performance of Nielsen’s fourth, this was an evening to lift even the most downtrodden spirits

The Guardian - UK

‘He never hid himself’: the incredible life of gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin

Netflix’s Oscar-tipped biopic tells the story of an activist whose significant work was often discounted because of his sexuality

The Guardian - US

Anna Scher obituary

Drama teacher who started a theatre school for young people in north London, producing future stage and screen stars

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‘When I first moved there in 1963, it was beautiful. Kids played in the neighborhood, they were free.’

Marie Henderson, 82, still runs a family business in West Garfield Park that had its beginnings in the 1960s.

The Guardian - UK

From ‘untouchable’ to architect of India’s constitution: film tells story of Ambedkar

Documentary looks at lasting popularity of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India, who championed the rights of Dalits

The Guardian - US

Bayard Rustin review: fine portrait of a giant of protest and politics

Michael G Long edits essays from 23 authors on the great civil rights advocate, newly in the spotlight thanks to the Obamas

The Hindu

‘Martin Luther King’ movie review: Sampoornesh Babu’s sharp political satire is a timely reminder of the power of voting

‘Martin Luther King’ movie review: Sampoornesh Babu is effortlessly authentic in director Puja Kolluru’s sharp political satire that also reflects caste and class divides. The film is an adaptation of Madonne Ashwin’s Tamil film ‘Mandela’ starring Yogi Babu, and has been written in Telugu by Venkatesh Maha

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Len Chandler obituary

American folk singer and civil rights activist who performed with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger

The Hindu

Director Puja Kolluru: ‘Martin Luther King’ is ‘Mandela’ on steroids and the politics is relevant

Puja Kolluru, debuting as director with the Sampoornesh Babu starrer ‘Martin Luther King’, opens up on adapting the Tamil political satire ‘Mandela’ and making it relevant to the socio-political scenarios of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film is co-produced by Venkatesh Maha and Y Not Studios

Salon

Joan Baez talks trauma, today's politics

This singer discusses her new documentary "I Am a Noise" – an "honest legacy" of her activism, career and problems

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s the best place to be Black, says Kemi Badenoch. But ask yourself: is it as good as being white?

This is a nation blessed, yes, but on race the Tory isn’t telling it like it is. She’s saying what potential supporters want to hear, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch says nowhere is better than Britain to be black

Only the Tories ‘tell the truth’ about race, claims businesss secretary

The Independent UK

Badenoch criticises opponents of inclusivity plans

The minister for women and equalities told the Conservative Party conference that ‘Labour didn’t like’ the Government’s Inclusive Britain Report.

Chicago Sun-Times

75 years covering race in Chicago: A newspaper for a diverse city

As the Sun-Times looks back during its 75th year of continual daily publication, race is a key lens through which to understand the newspaper’s history.

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