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Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic are facing the New York Knicks in a matinee game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Magic previously beat the Knicks in December despite a strong performance from Julius Randle. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Game Preview: New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic, January 15, 2024

The Orlando Magic will face the New York Knicks in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day game.
The Magic have lost six of their last eight games and will be without two rotational starters. [ more ]
NESN.com
3 months ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Kick Off Five-Game Homestand With Win Over Devils

The Boston Bruins won against the New Jersey Devils on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, bringing their season record to 26-8-9.
Charlie McAvoy played a significant role in the Bruins' win, recording an assist and nearly scoring a goal. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Social justice

Did The Firms That Shared MLK Quotes Actually Read The Guy?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is often misused as a way for people to justify positions that King would not have supported.
Martin Luther King Jr. had non-violence and racial equity as core tenets of his philosophy, and it is jarring to see people who do not embody those values praising him. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: How was it established and everything else you need to know about the holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated nonviolent resistance against racial segregation.
MLK led the Civil Rights Movement, resulting in significant legislative changes like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

MLK Was a Philosopher of Hope. He Reminds Us That Apathy Is a Dead End.

MLK Day should be a day of active interrogation, not just a day of rest.
To address systemic injustice, we must be ethically intolerant and open to the light of human conscience. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Parades, poetry and breakfast featuring this actor are among events honoring Dr. King

South Florida will hold events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on the national holiday dedicated to him
Miami-Dade will host a scholarship breakfast, an evening celebration, a parade, a 5K run, and a family festival in honor of MLK [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

What is open and closed in South Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy.
Garbage pickup and mail delivery are affected on MLK Day. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Sources: Draymond planning to return vs. Grizz

Draymond Green is planning to make his return against the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Green has missed 13 games while serving his indefinite suspension and three more while ramping up after his reinstatement. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
Education

Seminar On Antisemitism & Racism brings NJ students together

New Jersey high school students are teaching about tolerance and understanding ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The students believe that their project on tolerance is changing their lives for the better. [ more ]
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