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Did MLK Say 'Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That'?

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Taija PerryCook

Jan 21, 2024 The late Rev. King is frequently misquoted on the internet, and, as always, we're here to clear ...

A supposed screenshot of a purported post from former US President Donald Trump claimed that he once marched with MLK Jr.

Did Trump Claim on Truth Social that He Marched with MLK?

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Jordan Liles

Jan 15, 2024 "I marched with King and he didn't mind that I was white," the purported post read. "I have a ho ...

Was Tom Hanks Cast as MLK in a New Netflix Movie?

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Nur Ibrahim

Jun 30, 2023 The actor has played many iconic roles over his storied career.

What Are the Origins of the Term ‘Stay Woke’?

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Nur Ibrahim

Jun 1, 2023 The phrase was used in a 1938 recording by Black folk singer Lead Belly.

Did Martin Luther King Jr. Pay the Hospital Bill for Julia Roberts’ Birth?

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Nur Ibrahim

Feb 4, 2023 The Oscar-winning actress has a special connection to MLK and his wife, Coretta Scott King.

Martin Luther King Jr aka MLK once wrote in a letter words that later became a quote about a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

Is MLK's 'Disobey Unjust Laws' Quote Real?

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Jordan Liles

Jan 16, 2023 The genuine quote often appears in memes on social media.

Did Jimmy Carter Say Robert E. Lee Was ‘Never Filled With Hatred’?

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Nur Ibrahim

Jan 16, 2023 He was not the first Democrat to praise the Confederate leader.

Did the FBI Send MLK a Letter Telling Him To Kill Himself?

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Nur Ibrahim

Jan 25, 2022 The anonymous letter purported to reveal secrets about Martin Luther King Jr.’s sex life.

When Martin Luther King encouraged me to run for Congress I didn't think much of it. But over time I've realized he was right. And now that I've been elected, I refuse to spit on his grave and resign.

No, George Santos Didn't Tweet That MLK Encouraged Him To Run for Congress

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David Emery

Jan 13, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, 20 years before Rep. George Santos was born.

Did MLK Jr. Say the Purpose of Education Is To Sort Fact From Fiction?

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Dan Evon

Jan 18, 2021 One of the chief aims of education, according to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is to "save ma ...

Rumors circulated in April 2021 that U.S. President Joe Biden once said "Dr. King's assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd's death did."

Did Biden Say George Floyd's Death Had Greater 'Worldwide Impact' Than MLK's?

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Dan MacGuill

Apr 7, 2021 Remarks attributed to U.S. President Joe Biden saw a resurgence in social media sharing in April ...

Does This Video Prove Martin Luther King Was a Republican?

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Bethania Palma

Jan 23, 2019 The civil rights icon was never a vocal advocate of either major political party, both of which ...

Is This a Picture of Martin Luther King and a Police Dog Used to Intimidate Him?

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Dan Evon

Jan 22, 2019 Man's best friend, or police intimidation tactic?

Do Democrats Want to Add Martin Luther King to Mount Rushmore?

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David Mikkelson

Jan 15, 2018 The non-thinking person's way to generate faux political outrage is to suggest any addition to A ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A History in Rumor

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David Mikkelson

Jan 15, 2018 The famed civil rights crusader has been the focus of many rumors and fake news pieces over the ...

Did 'The Boondocks' Forecast Oprah Winfrey's Becoming President?

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Arturo Garcia

Jan 10, 2018 A 2006 episode of the Cartoon Network series received a surge in attention after the talk show h ...

Did Barack Obama Meet with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.?

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Dan Evon

Mar 7, 2017 A photograph showing an adult Barack Obama with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronol ...

Did Trump Remove a MLK Bust from the Oval Office?

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David Emery

Jan 20, 2017 A Time magazine reporter erroneously tweeted that a bust of civil rights icon Martin Luther King ...

Was President Obama Caught Making Offensive Comments on a 'Hot Mic'?

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Kim LaCapria

Jan 18, 2017 A story about President Obama, a hot mic, and offensive comments at a Martin Luther King Day eve ...

Biloxi Officials Adopt MLK Holiday After Criticism Over 'Great Americans Day'

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Arturo Garcia

Jan 16, 2017 The Biloxi city council voted unanimously to begin using the official name for the January feder ...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Archives

Did MLK Say 'Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That'?

Did Trump Claim on Truth Social that He Marched with MLK?

Was Tom Hanks Cast as MLK in a New Netflix Movie?

What Are the Origins of the Term ‘Stay Woke’?

Did Martin Luther King Jr. Pay the Hospital Bill for Julia Roberts’ Birth?

Is MLK's 'Disobey Unjust Laws' Quote Real?

Did Jimmy Carter Say Robert E. Lee Was ‘Never Filled With Hatred’?

Did the FBI Send MLK a Letter Telling Him To Kill Himself?

No, George Santos Didn't Tweet That MLK Encouraged Him To Run for Congress

Did MLK Jr. Say the Purpose of Education Is To Sort Fact From Fiction?

Did Biden Say George Floyd's Death Had Greater 'Worldwide Impact' Than MLK's?

Does This Video Prove Martin Luther King Was a Republican?

Is This a Picture of Martin Luther King and a Police Dog Used to Intimidate Him?

Do Democrats Want to Add Martin Luther King to Mount Rushmore?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A History in Rumor

Did 'The Boondocks' Forecast Oprah Winfrey's Becoming President?

Did Barack Obama Meet with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Did Trump Remove a MLK Bust from the Oval Office?

Was President Obama Caught Making Offensive Comments on a 'Hot Mic'?

Biloxi Officials Adopt MLK Holiday After Criticism Over 'Great Americans Day'

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