A Congressman from Louisiana complimented Donald Trump and Elon Musk, likening the two figures to civil rights activist Rosa Parks after his inauguration fell on MLK day
Numerous events were held throughout the community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day.
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.
Trump's inauguration and MLK Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20. King's legacy and words of wisdom can guide as we take the first step up this dark staircase, Leonard writes.
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.
But this year, America faces a profound and painful contradiction: As we mark the MLK holiday, a white supremacist will retake the highest office in the land, poised to inflict more hurt and harm on the vibrant yet vulnerable communities I was elected to represent.
The blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.
Readers tuned in wearily or with trepidation, tuned out entirely and, in some cases, saw signs of promise. My main takeaways from President Donald Trump’s inaugural address: 1. The billionaires in attendance. They will be the primary benefactors of this administration, as Elon Musk strives to become the world’s first trillionaire.
This year’s Inauguration Day falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. For the first time in this century, a US president will take the oath on a federal holiday. Typically, Inauguration Day falls on January 20, or January 21 if it lands on a Sunday, but the overlap this year has introduced some unique scheduling challenges.
President Donald Trump has pledged to declare a national emergency on the border with Mexico, bring back "free speech", and recognise only two genders in his inaugural speech after being sworn in as the 47th US President.
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions.
Among the prominent names set to attend the festivities are Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and ... The day is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. Inaugural events will begin as early ...