Martin Luther King Jr, St. Johns County

St. Johns County jail that once held MLK Jr. considered for demolition
The building played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Hundreds of demonstrators, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more than a dozen rabbis were held there between 1963 and 1964.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta: Events, observances and celebrations
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, which takes place at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Monday.
Jail where Martin Luther King Jr. was held in 1964 may face demolition
The county says the application for demolition filed by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office was removed from the Feb. 10 board agenda.
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
St. Johns looking at possible demolition of old jail
In a statement, St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews cited the history of the 1952 facility for the careful nature of the decision-making process. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously was housed there after his arrest in St.
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23-year-old injured in southwest Atlanta shooting, police say
ATLANTA — An investigation is underway after a 23-year-old man was injured in a shooting in southeast Atlanta late Tuesday ...
MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Bernice King said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice.
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‘She’s an Idiot!’: MAGA Influencer’s Attempt to Tarnish Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with Unhinged Conspiracy Claims Painfully Backfires
A conservative social media influencer sparked outrage last week after spreading a ridiculous conspiracy theory on TikTok, ...
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Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born in this modest Queen Anne Victorian in Atlanta. As people ...
King family issues statement after Trump orders declassification of MLK's assassination records
In a statement Thursday, King's family members said they would like to have the chance to review the files before it is ...
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Sexyy Red Apologizes, Deletes AI-Generated Image with MLK Jr after Being Called Out by Daughter Bernice King
Hip-hop star Sexyy Red came under fire after sharing a shocking yet "distasteful" photo of herself and Dr. Martin Luther King ...
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King family responds after Trump orders release of MLK assassination records
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The King family has released a statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive ...