Trump pays tribute to King Jr after being accused of racism

Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. Martin Luther King

Trump was asked by April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio, as he turned to leave the ceremony honoring the civil rights leader.

He would have turned 89 years old this year.

Farris Jr., who serves as president and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr.

- On Monday, the nation will pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the months since the Collier County School Board voted to hold school on MLK Day, people on both sides of the issue have made their voices heard.

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New Orleans Veterans Report for Duty - More than 40 post 9/11 veterans and community members will report for duty to honor Dr. King's legacy through an impactful day of service at the Sankofa Market in Lower Ninth Ward. Peace March and Observance is 9 a.m. until noon Monday at Indian Spring Park.

Day of Service. After receiving backlash from the community, she reversed her decision on December 13, 2017, tweeting, "I've heard from residents who would like to continue the tradition of the Martin Luther King Jr".

And while a few speakers touched on how today's world is different than the one Martin Luther King dreamed of, there are still plenty of people who represent his spirit in Atlantic City. Boulevard between USA 183 and Chicon Streets including local churches, parks and community centers. It is the annual MLK Day celebration service taking place at the Church of Scientology on Sunday, Jan 14th and Rev. Brian Fesler feels this is a historic way to help make Dr. King's dream a reality. The inaugural block party will start after the parade disbands.

Community event "Art Activism in the '60s", an outreach event, begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 in Heritage Hall. The two churches have been holding monthly services together for about a year.

They're inviting all teens city wide to come out and join in their mission.

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