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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Ayanna Pressley channels MLK Jr.’s legacy to call for resistance to Trump
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Ayanna Pressley channels MLK Jr.’s legacy to call for resistance to Trump
The celebrations of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and President Donald Trump’s second inaugural provided a stark contrast on Monday with several Massachusetts politicians pointedly skipping the Washington, D.C., event to stay close to home.
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Historic MLK Breakfast going strong after 55 years
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Historic MLK Breakfast going strong after 55 years
While most of the world was still reeling from the death of Martin Luther King Jr., two close friends and Boston-based pastors created a way to honor his legacy and that event still endures today.
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Free museum admission and more events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Arts & Culture
Free museum admission and more events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a celebration and honoring of the work done by the famed civil rights leader. Organizations around Boston are offering free museum admission, family-friendly activities and live performances for the occasion.
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A nation pays tribute to King, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, others celebrate locally
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A nation pays tribute to King, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, others celebrate locally
With wavering bows, string musicians from the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras delivered a sobering performance Monday in tribute to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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Remembering MLK: ‘The Embrace’ sculpture marks a milestone
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Black History
Remembering MLK: ‘The Embrace’ sculpture marks a milestone
This weekend marks the first anniversary of the unveiling of the sculpture “The Embrace,” by artist Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group.
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So many ways to celebrate MLK Day
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Arts & Culture
So many ways to celebrate MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity for reflection on the legacy of the great civil rights leader and the work still needed to realize his vision of a more equitable world. Institutions around Boston will offer free admission, art-making activities, concerts and community dialogues honoring King.
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