Almost 6 Decades After His Death, 10 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Still Matter In 2026
by Ahsan Washington January 19, 2026 These 10 MLK quotes matter now more than ever in 2026. The King holiday marks 58 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In the current political climate, the Rev. Dr. King’s words hit hard with as much impact today as they did during […]
Disabled Veterans Push For Passage Of Major Richard Star Act To Restore Full Retirement Benefits
by Mary Spiller January 19, 2026 Combat-wounded former service members say current policy denies them earned military retirement, despite lifelong, service-connected injuries. Two Army veterans, Lyle Allen and Chad Rogers, say they are among thousands of disabled service members nationwide who feel they have been shortchanged by the federal government after their careers were cut […]
Honoring Dr. King Through Film: What To Watch On MLK Day
by Ahsan Washington January 19, 2026 These films celebrate and remember the leader who questioned America’s racial identity For the past years, the nation has observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day to celebrate and remember the leader who questioned America’s racial identity and ethical practices and transformed civil rights globally. Cinema allows us to experience […]
What anti-Trump protesters could learn from Dr. King and Civil Rights era, according to MLK III and wife
Protests against the Trump administration’s domestic policies reached a fever-pitch in recent weeks following the deadly ICE shooting of Renee Good. Protesters have described being violently assaulted by federal law enforcement officers, including the use of chemical weapons, while President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to send the military […]
Don Lemon slams Nicki Minaj for homophobic comments about his reporting in Minneapolis
Don Lemon has responded to Nicki Minaj’s posts, which called him a “thug” and “c**k suckin” for being on the scene of an anti-ICE demonstration that disrupted a church service in Minneapolis. In a video on social media, Lemon slammed Minaj, saying her posts were “homophobic” and “unhinged,” and coming for her immigrant status. “You’re […]
NYPD finds owner of vehicle that killed former child star Kianna Underwood
Police said they found the vehicle that killed former child star Kianna Underwood in a hit-and-run last week (January 16). The New York Daily News reported that the New York Police Department found the car, a black 2021 Ford Explorer, and is investigating whether the owner was involved in the fatal strike. They have also […]
‘It’s bigger than me’: Azeez Al-Shaair reacts to NFL fine for ‘stop the genocide’ eye black
Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair said he was not surprised that the NFL fined him for his pro-Palestine message. The NFL fined Al-Shaair $11,593 for wearing the words “stop the genocide” on his eye black, saying that displaying a personal message was a violation of his uniform and equipment rules. “I understood what I was […]
LeBron James’ ‘Honor The King’ Nike Shoe Inspired By Memphis Hotel Where MLK Was Assassinated
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 19, 2026 The shoe’s colorway pays tribute to the Memphis hotel where King was assassinated, now the National Civil Rights Museum. LeBron James has revealed his new Nike shoe paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. The “Honor The King” sneaker, revealed as part of the Nike LeBron 23 collection, honors […]
Mortgage Rates Fall To Lowest Level In Over Three Years, Data Shows
by Mitti Hicks January 19, 2026 As of Jan. 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 7.04% the year before. It appears that relief is on the horizon for prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to decline. The average rate on a conventional mortgage in the U.S. has dropped to 6.06%, […]
MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards honor Viola Davis, Billie Eilish and LeBron James
Some awards shows exist to celebrate fame, and then there are nights like this, where recognition feels more like a responsibility than a red carpet moment. The MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta gathered social justice leaders, artists, and organizations under one big idea: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission isn’t a memory. It’s […]