Apr 2, 2018 · Judged alongside King's transformative vision of racial equality and integration, Obama's philosophy proves morally deficient and uninspiring.

King understood that peace without justice was no peace at all; that aligning our reality with our ideals often requires the speaking of uncomfortable truths and the creative tension of non-violent protest.

Unlike the others commemorated in this place, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not a president of the United States - at no time in his life did he hold public office. He was not a hero of foreign wars. He never had much money, and while he lived …

Jan 19, 2015 · Honoring the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Obama issued a proclamation commemorating the federal holiday marking Dr. King's birthday, and encouraged all Americans to honor his legacy through their own service.

Jan 16, 2017 · As the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the nation's first black president is getting ready to leave office.

Jan 16, 2009 · Connections between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are inevitable. Some see the presidential inauguration as a testament to the sacrifice of Reverend King and a as powerful...

To honor the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s death, President Obama and Congressman John Lewis participated in a My Brother’s Keeper Alliance roundtable with students from Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Washington, D.C. President. Often, small acts of kindness can be the most impactful thing we can do for each other.

Oct 17, 2011 · President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson tour the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial before the dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.

Jan 18, 2010 · Barack Obama is stunningly similar to Martin Luther King, Jr., but to see this similarity we must relinquish the false, reconstructed memories of perfection we currently project onto King.

Jan 21, 2013 · When Barack Obama arrived in Chicago from New York City, in 1985, one of his goals was to connect with the African-American community. And one of the ways he did that was by studying the civil...