‘The struggle continues’: MLK Day celebrated amid tense political climate
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrations across the US included parades and services but were overshadowed by ongoing concerns about racial and social inequality and the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement, particularly in Minneapolis.
- Civil rights leaders like Rev Al Sharpton and organizations such as the Movement for Black Lives emphasized the need to continue fighting for Dr. King's legacy amid increased police and state violence, calling for unity and action against systemic injustices.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted economic inequality as central to King's legacy, stressing that rights must be actively exercised by all people, not just granted.
- Some traditional MLK Day events were canceled due to political pressures and ICE activity, reflecting heightened tensions in immigrant communities during the Trump administration, which has
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