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A restaurant owner posted a demeaning Facebook message on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, playing into the racially charged stereotype of African Americans liking fried chicken and waffles with watermelon. The move sparked complaints about "outright" racism.

Shots rang out around 3:40 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Miami, where thousands were gathered to celebrate the Civil Rights icon's legacy.

Here’s J.Cole new track “High For Hours“.  He released it yesterday on MLK Day.  Check it out below and let us know if it’s hot or nah.

During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.

Today’s MLK Day Breakfast given by North Houston Frontiers at Hilton of Americas was quite the treat this year! It was filled with dynamic poetry from Joe P and The Fluent One as well as great music. My child ate all the bacon and sausage off everyone’s plate at the table but that was expected. […]

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrities from all around the world gathered in Harlem for a very special program.

Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders is bringing attention to the water crisis that is unfolding in Michigan. Sanders is calling for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to resign after the situation left over 30,000 people in Flint without drinkable tap water and thousands of people sick. “There are no excuses. The governor long ago knew about the […]

It looks like over the MLK Weekend, R&B crooner August Alsina was very busy. My favorite “go off” was watching him on BET’s 106 & Park. Well, August Alsina got into a fight this weekend. According to TMZ.com, this scuffle occurred at a non violence event in St. Louis. First and foremost, August has way too […]

Soul rocker Lenny Kravitz released a video via his Facebook page earlier today, paying tribute to Dr. King.  The video, a montage of photos and…

Happy Martin Luther King Day!!! On a day like today, you really just respect the truth regardless who it comes from. Even if the truth is coming from an ex gang member. Honestly, the fact it’s coming from a person who’s lived that life adds some validity. I was around some nonsense this weekend & it really […]

Simple and clean, Starbucks gave tribute to Martin Luther King‘s legacy by creating an ad in observance of the Civil Rights leader. Displayed on a black…

Today the nation reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  which is always celebrated on the third Monday of every January.  Unfortunately, some used the day to promote parties in the worse way. Check out some of the most outrageous and shameful MLK party flyers  and take our poll below.