Martin Luther King’s daughter said on Monday that “God can triumph over Trump,” but the slain civil rights leader’s son struck a conciliatory tone after meeting with the president-elect on the U. S. holiday that honors their father. The comments by the children of King, who championed racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968 … Read more
The number of Democratic members of Congress saying they will boycott Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday has increased to 26. Many have cited as a reason the president-elect’s recent attack on civil rights icon and fellow congressman John Lewis. Mr Trump lashed out at Mr Lewis on Twitter on Friday after Mr Lewis said he … Read more
Donald Trump will mark the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday Monday by meeting with the son of the civil rights icon. “Today we observe the birthday of #MartinLutherKing,” tweeted Trump transition spokesman Sean Spicer. “@realDonaldTrump will meet with Martin Luther King III to discuss his legacy #MLKDAY” The meeting at Trump Tower is expected to … Read more