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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In honor of MLK Day, Martin Luther King III joined ABC7 News at 3 p.m. to discuss his father's legacy, the current state of the country and his favorite memories. King said holidays are usually a day when people take time off, but he says the King holiday is a day where we "recommit ourselves to finishing the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr." "We've never seen a more divided United States," He said. "My father wanted us to have a United States of America where we were turning to each other, not on each other."

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the early 1980s, there was a big push to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday. Chicago pastor Rich Redmond had been working on a state celebration with Harold Washington, so he reached out to the King Foundation. "To my surprise, Hosea, I get the call back from Mrs. Coretta Scott King and I was floored!" Pastor Redmond said. Mrs. King was coming to the city for a fundraising concert at the Chicago Theatre featuring Tony Bennett. It was one of her only times to talk, so she invited Redmond. "She was so down-to-earth, so I thoroughly enjoyed our time together," h...

Martin Luther King Quotes: 21 Inspirational Sayings For MLK Day 2021 01/18/21 AT 12:20 AM The United States on Monday will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, the country's most revered civil rights leader. King’s powerful words in fighting for racial equality have had a lasting impact on the world and continue to inspire people. A 1999 Gallup poll showed that that only Mother Teresa was considered a more admired person than Dr. King in the 20th century. In honor of MLK Day, here are 21 inspiring quotes by Dr. King, compiled from A-Z Quotes and Goodreads. 1. “Returning violence for violen...

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with his own powerful words Share: This year marks 53 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of his legacy, take a look back at inspiring quotes from the civil rights leader and pastor. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." (Letter from Birmingham City Jail) "We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right." (Letter from Birmingham City Jail) "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of ch...

Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Can Inspire Us Today Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and it''s also MLK Jr. Day of Service, where we are encouraged to make it a "day on, not a day off." One question that he was always asking was "What are we doing for others?" Go here to find so ways that you can participate today and beyond. There are two Days of Service: September 11th is a Day of Service and Remembrance but MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday used as a national day of service to encourage everyone to improve their communities.