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Rev. Jesse Jackson remembers witnessing the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th anniversary
In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories of that history-changing day.

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Jesse Jackson was with Martin Luther King Jr. during Memphis assassination. Their shared path and legacy
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Led the Civil Rights Movement for Decades After King, Has Died at 84
Presidents and Faith Leaders Pay Tribute to Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, America’s most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the election of Barack Obama, died on Tuesday.

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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president twice, dies at 84
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‘A sad day for the world’: Huntsville pastor reflects on Jesse Jackson’s death
Jackson was a protege of King during the Civil Rights Movement. He later ran twice for the Democratic presidential nomination and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, expanding his advocacy on economic...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. reflects on father's legacy as civil rights icon
Seattle remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson
How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Upstate community service
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January to celebrate the civil rights leader's legacy. Communities in Upstate South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, will host events to honor Dr. King.
Protesters rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and anniversary of Trump’s inauguration
Hundreds ignore the cold and wind on a march from the Chicago Water Tower on North Michigan Avenue to Trump Tower. They call on ICE to cease operations in Chicago and other cities and for the U.S. to end hostilities in Venezuela.
Rainbow PUSH breakfast, other events scheduled in Chicago for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the Civil Rights leader. Events were planned throughout the Chicagoland area, honoring Dr. King's legacy, including the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's MLK Breakfast, which is part of the organization's 37th annual MLK Commemoration Weekend program.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? Meaning, origins, more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 19. How did it become a federal holiday and who gets the day off? Here's what to know.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming. What to know about man, holiday
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friends and family joined Tallahassee’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade with floats by local organizations and marching bands Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Another holiday is ...
Community honors Martin Luther King Jr. Civil rights leader had lived in Connecticut twice.
I’m here to make trouble – good trouble. Good trouble is what we need now because we are in the fight of our lives. The fight for our democracy. The fight that we all see day to
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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in Wisconsin?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 11 federal holidays in 2026. Here's how services will be affected in Wisconsin.
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Who gets Martin Luther King Jr. Day off work, school in California? What to know
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California residents will soon honor the life and contributions of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with marches, parades, church services and other events. In addition ...
Inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic to Debut on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Featuring Powerhouse Women’s College Basketball Lineup
Inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic to Debut on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Featuring Powerhouse Women’s College Basketball Lineup
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Feb. 12 - Georgia Power Honors MLK, Jr. With Day of Service at Tharros Place
February 12, 2026 - More than a dozen Georgia Power employees from the coastal region recently honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service at the Pooler