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MLK's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files
While signing the executive order in the Oval Office, Trump declared, “Everything will be revealed.”
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:40 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Donald Trump to release files on JFK, RLK, MLK Jr assassinations: What next?
Donald Trump promised during his reelection campaign to make public the last batches of still-classified documents on President Kennedy's assassination.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:50 AM IST
US elections: In shadow of history, Blacks confront a defining political choice
The community largely remains with Democrats in swing states, but there is a clear dent in the Democratic base as Donald Trump’s appeal grows among Black men.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 10:52 AM IST
2024, a bellwether year for the US
The legacy of racial discrimination and inequality, deeply ingrained in Georgia’s history, continues to shape perceptions among minority communities.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 02:12 AM IST
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All about this January 15 holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January. This day is typically marked with processions, parades, and speeches.
Published on Jan 15, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Chris Rock, Steven Spielberg to collaborate on film about Martin Luther King Jr
The casting of the untitled movie hasn't been announced yet. The biographical drama is being backed by Universal Pictures.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 09:05 AM IST
'I Have a Dream': Martin Luther King and the power of words
60 years after Martin Luther King delivered his iconic speech in Washington DC, the US civil rights activist's words still have an incomparable impact today.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 04:04 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi
Christine King Farris, last sibling of Martin Luther King Jr, dies aged 95
Christine King Farris Passes Away: “Jill and I are saddened to learn of her peaceful passing today in Atlanta,” Joe Biden said.
Published on Jul 01, 2023 02:00 AM IST
Evening brief: Rijiju slams PIL against Centre's BBC documentary ban
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Jan 30, 2023 05:19 PM IST
Martin Luther King Jr's daughter calls for action over words on MLK day
The Rev. Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 04:27 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Juneteenth holiday gets cheer from Black Americans, say more work ahead
Juneteenth is the 12th federal holiday, including Inauguration Day once every four years. It's also the first federal holiday since the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was added in 1983.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 08:35 PM IST
AP | , Washington
Sara lights up Instagram with her latest post, quotes Martin Luther King Jr
Sara Ali Khan took to Instagram and shared a new picture. The actor shared a quote by Martin Luther King Jr, which talks about darkness and light, hate and love.
Published on Jun 01, 2021 10:20 PM IST
Activist Malcolm X's family calls to reopen investigation into his murder
Considered alongside Martin Luther King Jr as one the most influential African Americans in history, Malcolm X was an outspoken Muslim advocate of Black rights, although critics said he preached racism and violence.
Published on Feb 22, 2021 05:51 AM IST
AFP |
Martin Luther King, wife Coretta's meeting place to get $9.5 million memorial
A major memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is moving forward in Boston, where they met and studied in the 1950s.
Published on Jan 15, 2021 10:10 PM IST
AP |
Donald Trump signs into law Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative
The Act, among other things authorises the State Department, in cooperation with the Indian government, to establish an annual educational forum for scholars from both countries that focuses on the legacies of Gandhi and Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
Published on Dec 28, 2020 01:29 PM IST
Washington | Press Trust of India | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri
US House panel passes bill to promote legacies of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr
The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act was authored by John Lewis, the civil rights leader Democratic member of the House who passed away last week. It had been a long-running project for him.
Updated on Jul 30, 2020 08:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | HT Correspondent
What the US, India and the world can learn from King and Gandhi
In January, 2020, India, the US, and the world, need more peace, love and healing. We need a renewal and a reawakening of our better angels. Those of us who understand this must hear the voices of King and Gandhi and step forward to “walk in the light” and to “be the change”.
Updated on Jan 30, 2020 07:02 PM IST
Frank F Islam
News updates from Hindustan Times: J-K administration strips Davinder Singh of Sher-e-Kashmir police medal and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion curated for you. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Jan 16, 2020 09:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
The man with a dream: 5 quotes to honour Martin Luther King Jr. on his 91st birth anniversary
On the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on January 15th, here is a compilation of the most powerful quotes said by King to honour him and his legacy.
Updated on Jan 16, 2020 12:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘The best teacher who had solutions’: PM Modi on Gandhi
“As a tribute to Gandhi,” Modi wrote in an editorial in the New York Times newspaper, on Wednesday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, “I propose what I call the Einstein Challenge.”
Updated on Oct 03, 2019 03:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | Yashwant Raj
Gandhi Jayanti 2019:Narendra Modi says world respects Indian passport today, remembers Bapu
In Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the event to commemorate Gandhi at the United Nations was marked with “immense enthusiasm” reflecting the respect for the legendry Indian leader. Modi along with other world leaders had inaugurated a 193-panel solar park, each representing a UN member, in New York and also released a postage stamp in Gandhi’s remembrance.
Updated on Jul 06, 2020 06:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
On January 30, 1958, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, wrote an article for Hindustan Times on why India’s Father of the Nation belonged ‘to the ages’
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 08:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
Teacher’s Day 2019: Motivational and inspirational quotes to share on Facebook, WhatsApp
Teacher’s Day 2019: Teachers are inspirational, teachers are wise, and they’re one of the first mentors in a child’s life. Here are a few quotes and messages you can share with your favourite teachers to bring a smile on their faces, this Teacher’s Day.
Updated on Sep 05, 2019 01:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
First Hindu lawmaker in US Congress Tulsi Gabbard to officially launch 2020 White House campaign on February 2
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, said she will officially launch her 2020 White House campaign on February 2. Gabbard had announced her intention to run in a TV interview earlier in January.
Updated on Jan 27, 2019 01:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | Yashwant Raj
1st Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris announces presidential bid, raises USD 1 mn in 24 hours
In the 24 hours after Harris made the announcement on ABC’s “Good Morning America”, 38,000 donors gave USD 1.5 million to her campaign.
Updated on Jan 23, 2019 01:34 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
War, protests, political upheaval: 50 years later, echoes of 1968 resonate in US
Some Americans are thinking “the people are rising and will have a voice.”
Updated on Apr 01, 2018 09:23 AM IST
Agence France-Presse, Washington | Agence France-Presse