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Joe Biden Claims ‘White America Has To Admit There’s Still A Systematic Racism’ As He Marks MLK Day

Joe Biden Claims ‘White America Has To Admit There’s Still A Systematic Racism’ As He Marks MLK Day

Joe Biden has spoken out about racism in modern-day America saying, “white America has to admit there’s still a systematic racism,” at an event to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Biden was speaking at a breakfast event held in Washington, D.C., according to the Daily Mail. He also took the opportunity to apologize for […]

5y ago

NRA Cites MLK’s Failed Concealed Carry Permit Application On Day Honoring His Legacy

NRA Cites MLK’s Failed Concealed Carry Permit Application On Day Honoring His Legacy

The National Rifle Association used the occasion of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights icon who was assassinated by a man with a sniper rifle in 1968, by pointing out that King had applied for, and was denied, a concealed carry permit in 1956. “Today, the men and women […]

6y ago

Obama Urges Others To ‘Stand Up For What Is Right’ In MLK Day Message

Obama Urges Others To ‘Stand Up For What Is Right’ In MLK Day Message

Former President Barack Obama, the first and only African American to hold that office in U.S. history, urged his Twitter followers to do good acts in honor of the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I’ve always drawn inspiration from what Dr. King called life’s most persistent and urgent question: ‘What are you doing […]

6y ago

Is There Mail Delivery On MLK Day?

Is There Mail Delivery On MLK Day?

Monday, January 21 marks the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All across the country, schools and businesses alike are closed to acknowledge the late civil rights activist’s amazing life and legacy, and the lasting impact he made on America. But with so many companies and businesses closing their doors on this day, many […]

6y ago

King Called Border Walls Symbols Of ‘Divisions Of Men On The Face Of The Earth’

King Called Border Walls Symbols Of ‘Divisions Of Men On The Face Of The Earth’

On the day before the federal holiday honoring his memory, Vice President Mike Pence tried to channel civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in an attempt to justify President Donald Trump’s attempts to get funding for a border wall at the U.S. southern border. “One of my favorite quotes from Dr. King was […]

6y ago

LeBron James: Cavs Star Uses MLK Day To Attack President Trump’s ‘Stupidity’ On Racism

LeBron James: Cavs Star Uses MLK Day To Attack President Trump’s ‘Stupidity’ On Racism

Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star Lebron James has used Martin Luther King Day to attack President Donald Trump’s record on racism. James was speaking before last night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors when he made his scathing remarks. As reported by The Guardian, James’ remarks come just days after Trump is […]

7y ago

Melania Trump Tweets MLK Day Sentiments, Is Immediately Slammed On Social Media

Melania Trump Tweets MLK Day Sentiments, Is Immediately Slammed On Social Media

While her presidential hubby ignored his own call to Americans to honor Monday’s spirit by doing “acts of civic work and community service” and spent the Martin Luther King holiday golfing at his own club in West Palm Beach, Melania Trump took to Twitter to share her MLK Day sentiments. As AOL News reports, Melania […]

7y ago

MLK Day 2018 Holiday Bank Hours: Some Banks Open Monday, January 15 — Check This List

MLK Day 2018 Holiday Bank Hours: Some Banks Open Monday, January 15 — Check This List

Wondering if your bank is open on Martin Luther King Jr Day? Monday, January 15 is a federal holiday and while most banks and credit unions will be closed, there are several major banks that will be open on MLK Day. Most government employees have the day off, but many others, especially retail and restaurant […]

7y ago

Martin Luther King III On Trump: ‘We Have Got To Move Forward’

Martin Luther King III On Trump: ‘We Have Got To Move Forward’

Martin Luther King III, the oldest child of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., has today met with incoming POTUS Donald Trump in New York City. The last minute meeting at Trump Tower is thought to be an effort by Trump to reach out to the African American community and other minorities he has […]

8y ago

Martin Luther King Jr. Honored By Daughter Reverend Bernice King

Martin Luther King Jr. Honored By Daughter Reverend Bernice King

Martin Luther King Jr., America’s foremost civil rights leader, gave his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech in August, 1963. The Daily Mail reports that his daughter, Bernice King, has marked Martin Luther King Day by posting a photograph of herself alongside her father’s memorial in West Potomac Park in Washington DC, together with a […]

8y ago

Martin Luther King’s Wife Said FBI Sent Her Sex Tapes Of King With Other Women In ‘Smear’ Bid

Martin Luther King’s Wife Said FBI Sent Her Sex Tapes Of King With Other Women In ‘Smear’ Bid

Martin Luther King’s wife Coretta Scott King says that despite the best attempts by FBI agents to destroy her marriage, she believed until the day she died that her husband was faithful to her throughout their marriage. She also believed that King’s death was the result of efforts by the FBI, Memphis police and the […]

8y ago

Mississippi City Chooses To Celebrate ‘Great Americans Day’ Instead Of MLK Day And The Internet Destroys The Idea

Mississippi City Chooses To Celebrate ‘Great Americans Day’ Instead Of MLK Day And The Internet Destroys The Idea

On Monday, the iconic Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored, remembered, and celebrated in numerous ways. Some businesses will keep their doors closed as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday, and has been for more than 30 years. Well, the city of Biloxi, Mississippi, is choosing to celebrate and remember this […]

8y ago

Martin Luther King Day Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Monday? USPS, FedEx, UPS Open MLK Day 2017?

Martin Luther King Day Post Office Hours: Is There Mail Delivery Monday? USPS, FedEx, UPS Open MLK Day 2017?

Is there mail delivery on Martin Luther King Day and will the post office be open or closed on Monday? What about UPS and FedEx deliveries? The federal holiday is observed on January 16, 2017, and while many retail stores, restaurants, and even some banks will be open on MLK Day 2017, whether you get […]

8y ago

Kanye West: Kim Kardashian Shares Video Of ‘Baby Kanye’ Reciting Martin Luther King Poem [Watch]

Kanye West: Kim Kardashian Shares Video Of ‘Baby Kanye’ Reciting Martin Luther King Poem [Watch]

Kanye West understands the importance of Martin Luther King Day, and he is all about honoring it. This year, he honored the day in a way that might be different than usual. Hollywood Life reports that for MLK Day this year, Kanye West gave his wife, Kim Kardashian, perhaps the most romantic gift ever. What […]

9y ago

Post Office Hours Martin Luther King Day: Is There Mail Delivery On Monday, January 18?

Post Office Hours Martin Luther King Day: Is There Mail Delivery On Monday, January 18?

Is there mail delivery on Martin Luther King Day? If you are waiting for a delivery from the U.S. Post Office, UPS or FedEx, some packages are being delivered, but there are limitations as far as pick up and delivery goes on the second federal holiday of 2016. MARTIN LUTHER KING Stamp Famous Black Americans […]

9y ago

2016 Martin Luther King Day Closings: Walmart, Banks, Post Office Open Or Closed Monday?

2016 Martin Luther King Day Closings: Walmart, Banks, Post Office Open Or Closed Monday?

What’s open on Martin Luther King Day? Federal holidays always seem to cause some confusion, prompting many people to search online to find out if Walmart is open, if banks are closed, and if there will be mail delivery on Monday, January 18, 2016. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, there are 10 […]

9y ago

NFL News: Seattle Seahawks Compare Comeback Victory To Civil Rights Struggle On MLK Day — Quickly Delete Tweet

NFL News: Seattle Seahawks Compare Comeback Victory To Civil Rights Struggle On MLK Day — Quickly Delete Tweet

The Seattle Seahawks put together an incredible come-from-behind victory over the Green Bay Packers to land a spot in Super Bowl XLIX. After the game was over, quarterback Russell Wilson cried on camera and talked about what the team had overcome. On Monday, also Martin Luther King Day, the Seahawks tweeted that the victory was […]

10y ago

2015 Martin Luther King Day Closings: Walmart, Banks, Stock Market, Post Office Open Monday?

2015 Martin Luther King Day Closings: Walmart, Banks, Stock Market, Post Office Open Monday?

If you have Martin Luther King Day off, you may be wondering if banks are open or what the Walmart store hours are on Monday, January 18. MLK Day is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean everything will be closed. Although there will be no mail delivery and many banks will be closed for […]

10y ago

Post Office Hours On Martin Luther King Day 2015: Is There Mail Delivery January 19?

Post Office Hours On Martin Luther King Day 2015: Is There Mail Delivery January 19?

Wondering if there is mail delivery on Martin Luther King Day? While many retail stores and restaurants will be open on January 19, the U.S. Post Office will be closed for business all day on Monday. MLK Day is a federal holiday, so if you are expecting a package or an important piece of mail, […]

10y ago

Martin Luther King Day: What’s Open, What’s Closed, And Who’s Signing Up For MLK’s Day Of Service?

Martin Luther King Day: What’s Open, What’s Closed, And Who’s Signing Up For MLK’s Day Of Service?

Wondering if anything is open on Martin Luther King Day 2015? MLK Day is a federal holiday, so that means most banks are closed, there’s no mail delivery, and most federal offices will not be open. Many retail stores, including Walmart and Target, will be open regular business hours on MLK Day, but supermarkets and […]

10y ago

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