Coverage dated January 19, 2025

MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric

Headline from Courthouse News Service

The MLK holiday was half of the nation’s double-duty Monday: the inauguration of Donald Trump created mixed feelings on King’s day for civil rights leaders who have opposed Trump’s rhetoric and stances on race and civil rights.

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The MLK holiday was half of the nation’s double-duty Monday: the inauguration of Donald Trump created mixed feelings on King’s day for civil rights leaders who have opposed Trump’s rhetoric and stances on race and civil rights.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    MLK Day kicks off at Atlanta congregation with daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta was among the most prominent commemorations of Martin Luther King planned across the country Monday.

  3. The Boston Globe

    MLK Day at King’s Atlanta congregation features daughter’s warning about antiwoke rhetoric (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former congregation in Atlanta, followed by a stern message from his youngest daughter warning against antiwoke rhetoric.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    MLK Day at King’s Atlanta congregation features daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The Rev. Bernice King, King’s daughter, said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice.

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