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Rachel Maddow Chokes Up in Searing MLK Day Rant Connecting Trump Protests To Wrenching Civil Rights Murder

Religious leaders and protesters link current Trump-era actions to the 1965 murder of Rev. Jonathan Daniels as a moral warning against political violence.

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fromABC7 San Francisco

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Thousands march, give back to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Bay Area

fromThe Mercury News

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'He served his community': Bay Area celebrates 40th MLK Day with marches and volunteer events

New York City

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: MLK Day Events amNewYork

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Thousands march, give back to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Bay Area

fromThe Mercury News

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'He served his community': Bay Area celebrates 40th MLK Day with marches and volunteer events

New York City

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: MLK Day Events amNewYork

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Brooklyn Children's Museum marks MLK Day with hands-on lessons for kids

Brooklyn Children's Museum hosted interactive MLK Jr. programming—puppetry, crafts, demonstrations, and service projects—to teach children civic engagement, collective action and King's legacy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The struggle continues': MLK Day celebrated amid tense political climate

Martin Luther King Jr Day events combined commemoration with protests over racial injustice, immigration enforcement actions, and stark economic inequality.

MLK Day: Striking nurses get boost of support from Reverend Al Sharpton stands in Upper Manhattan amNewYork

Rev. Al Sharpton joined striking Mount Sinai nurses on MLK Day, framing their fight for better pay and staffing as civil and human rights.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

He served his community': Bay Area celebrates 40th MLK Day with marches and volunteer events

Bay Area residents observe MLK Day's 40th anniversary through marches, concerts and volunteer service focused on community unity, activism and civil rights legacy.

Humor

MLK Day 2026 Free Comedy Fest at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club

Black LAUGHS Matter is an MLK Day comedy showcase on January 19, 2026 featuring all-Black comedians with free RSVP tickets, limited comps, and door pricing.

MLK Day: Hundreds march across Brooklyn Bridge demanding end to ICE and rise of tyranny in America amNewYork

If Dr King were alive today, he'd be admonishing us across the nation to stand up and march for Renee Good. If we miss this moment, our children and our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren will be paying the price in a dying planet, in an authoritarian, tyrannical America where women don't have biological autonomy, and Black and Brown people are in chains, and white women are getting gunned down in the streets. That is not Dr. King's America.

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fromTime Out New York

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The five best things to do in NYC on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)

fromTime Out New York

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The five best things to do in NYC on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)

Anti-ICE protesters cross Brooklyn Bridge in MLK Day demonstration

More than 100 protesters marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on MLK Day to protest ICE enforcement and honor Dr. King's legacy.

fromAdvocate.com

Detroit heard King's dream first. These Black women are carrying it forward.

Detroit's early 'I Have a Dream' delivery makes Martin Luther King Jr. Day a call to service, exemplified by Alpha Kappa Alpha's ongoing community work.

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fromBusiness Insider

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32 fascinating facts you didn't know about Martin Luther King Jr.

fromFast Company

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What's open and closed on MLK Day 2026? Banks, stock markets, parks, Walmart, Costco holiday hours

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32 fascinating facts you didn't know about Martin Luther King Jr.

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What's open and closed on MLK Day 2026? Banks, stock markets, parks, Walmart, Costco holiday hours

California

Free California State Parks Day for MLK Day

California State Parks offer free entry on MLK Day; Trump swapped the "free day" for his birthday and whitewashes civil rights history in National Parks.

Design

fromwww.7x7.com

28 Fun Things to Do This Week (1.19.26)

San Francisco presents arts events including a free MLK Day at MoAD, SF Art Week parties, the FOG Design+Art fair, talks, and food pop-ups.

Los Angeles

fromDodgers Nation

Things to Do in Los Angeles for Dodgers Fans: Weekend of January 16-19

Los Angeles offers community MLK Jr. events, outdoor activities, and multiple major sports games this weekend, including Rams playoff and Lakers and college basketball matchups.

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New York City

Here's a look at this weekend's MTA train service changes amNewYork

New York City

MLK Day: NYC Subways, buses and commuter rails will run modified service. Here's what you need to know amNewYork

New York City

Here's a look at this weekend's MTA train service changes amNewYork

New York City

MLK Day: NYC Subways, buses and commuter rails will run modified service. Here's what you need to know amNewYork

Your Guide to MLK Day Events Around the Bay Area | KQED

Multiple Bay Area events commemorate MLK through student performances, music tributes, marches, museum programs, and youth-led activism focused on peace, justice, and community.

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6 Uplifting Events to Celebrate MLK Day in the DC Area

Multiple free DC events honor Martin Luther King Jr., including a peace walk and parade, HBCU exhibit, 1619 Project–inspired art show, and wreath-laying ceremony.

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fromSun Sentinel

Weekend things to do: Kevin James, Pam Ann, remembering Bob Weir, new BBQ in Delray

MLK Day coincides with the Miami Hurricanes championship and a busy South Florida weekend of theater, new barbecue, and choral 'Gospel' performances.

fromThe Oaklandside

This week in Oakland: Tower of Power's residency at Yoshi's and a MySpace rave with Dev at the Continental

The 2026 Oakland music scene is kicking off strong with some must-see events this month. First up, the legendary Oakland funk band Tower of Power is taking over Yoshi's for the next three weekends. Four of the shows are already sold out. The 22nd annual Living Jazz "In the Name of Love" concert at the Paramount Theatre will feature the music of another Bay Area icon, Sly and the Family Stone.

Music

Free MLK Tribute Concert w/ World-Class Musicians (SF)

Free MLK Celebration Week concert presents classical performances promoting peace, unity, and civil rights at Old St. Mary's Cathedral on Tuesday, January 13, midday.

Music

fromKqed

For MLK Day, Living Jazz Celebrates Sly Stone and 'Everyday People' | KQED

Oakland musicians and youth ensembles will honor Sly Stone with an intergenerational tribute concert presented by Living Jazz on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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fromRemodelista

Current Obsessions: More Light - Remodelista

Only light can drive out darkness; embrace warmth, reflection, and community as MLK Day approaches.

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)

MLK National Day of Service Jan 16–19, 2026 at GGNRA offers park maintenance, habitat restoration, nursery work, and family-friendly outdoor volunteer projects; most require pre-registration.

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering

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SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)