Bernice King says Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers a moral and emotional “saving grace” amid today’s political division, reminding the nation of hope, nonviolence and the ongoing fight against poverty, racism and militarism. She urges Americans to honor her father’s legacy not only through service, but through sustained personal reflection and action toward a more just, humane and peaceful society.
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From the AFRO Archives: A look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Press
The Black Press stood shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement, serving as both a chronicler and catalyst for change. From exposing racial terror to amplifying boycotts and voter education, Black newspapers helped shape the movement from within.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DC residents protest rise in Washington Gas bills
Washington, D.C. residents and mayoral candidate Talib Karim Muhammad protested a Washington Gas rate hike approved by the city’s Public Service Commission, which is expected to raise average residential heating bills by nearly 13 percent. While Washington Gas says the increase reflects long-delayed, fully litigated costs and points to assistance programs, protesters and residents argue the higher bills threaten affordability and displacement in the city.
Posted inBaltimore News
West North Avenue Development Authority receives $3.75M investment to restore 35 homes
West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) recently announced a $3.75 million investment to rebuild and restore 35 homes on the West North Avenue corridor, an area that is historically disinvested.
Posted inNational News
Nobel Institute says Venezuelan leader Machado can’t give Peace Prize to US president
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot transfer or share her Nobel Peace Prize with the 47th U.S. president, emphasizing that Nobel decisions are final and permanent. The clarification followed Machado’s public gesture of presenting her medal to the U.S. leader as thanks for his role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, a move the institute said has no legal standing under Nobel rules.
Posted inBaltimore News
What would Dr. King say? Three activists weigh in
As Black Americans face rollbacks of DEI initiatives, attacks on voting rights, economic inequality and efforts to erase history, three activists reflect on what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might say today. They see his message as a call to organize, resist and use every available tool—votes, voices and collective power—to confront systemic injustice.
Posted inBaltimore News
Grassroots fridge network delivers food — and care — across Baltimore
Founded by four women in 2025, the Baltimore Community Fridge Network has rapidly expanded from four refrigerators to more than 20 sites across the city, providing free food through community-supported fridges, pantries and pet pantries. Run entirely by volunteers, the network relies on donated food and grassroots participation to address food insecurity and foster care, dignity and connection across Baltimore neighborhoods.
Posted inDMV News
Tradition and change usher in 2026 MLK celebrations
Though he is no longer physically present, the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through the federal holiday in his honor and the work of activists across the world. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will offer a variety of events for people of all ages and backgrounds on Jan. 19.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Council questions the District’s cooperation with ICE
D.C. lawmakers are urging city leaders to end Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a council report found federal immigration enforcement has eroded trust in immigrant communities.
Posted inBaltimore News
From mediation to citywide strategy, Baltimore puts MLK’s nonviolence into practice
Learn how community organizations in Baltimore are promoting nonviolence and conflict resolution, inspired by the principles of Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted inEducation
School board decides to shut down Baltimore Collegiate after 2026 school year
The Baltimore City Public School Board decided on Jan. 14 to not renew the charter of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. The all-boys public charter school also faced closure in 2023 with reported concerns about financial management and low test scores.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin James removed by board
Dr. Kevin James was removed from his role as president of Morris Brown College after seven years, with the Board of Trustees citing gratitude for his service but providing no specific cause. Nzinga Shaw, a current trustee and co-chair of the Board’s Facilities Committee, will serve as interim president, while James criticized the timing and governance of the decision in a LinkedIn statement.