Dear politicians/political influencers: When you tweet about my father’s birthday, remember that he was resolute about eradicating racism, poverty & militarism. Encourage & enact policies that reflect your birthday sentiments. Here’s the authentic #MLK:

Prosecutors say Kyle Rittenhouse — the 17-year-old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha in Wisconsin last summer — flashed white power signs and “loudly serenaded” the Proud Boys’ anthem at a bar. nbcnews.to/3bLMiNL

“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” - Dr. MLK Jr. With feeds flooded with stressful news, we wanted to share some positive news. Read about NBA players and how they are helping their communities on MLK Day. google.com/amp/s/www.espn…

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The new presidential administration brings many firsts for the history books! Kamala Harris becomes the first Black, the first Asian-American, and the first female vice president. Joe Biden is also only the second Catholic president in history.

Amanda Gorman, 22, becomes the youngest inaugural poet as she introduces President Biden and Vice President Harris. Listen to her speech here! 🔗 📹 msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/na…

President Biden has proposed a bill which, if passed, would remove the word "alien" from US immigration laws, replacing it with the term "noncitizen." It’s a symbolic yet important move. cnn.com/2021/01/21/pol…

There is so much in this 51 sec clip.

Events on the first day of Joe Biden's presidency showcased tribes across the country, but some Native Americans question the singing of "This Land is Your Land" at the inauguration. apne.ws/pQgEUyC

Biden to reverse Trump administration's transgender military ban cbsn.ws/3c8NcUU

Breaking: Disneyland to make #JungleCruise more inclusive, following years-long complaints of racism latimes.com/entertainment-…

BREAKING: U.S. Senate, in 84-15 vote, confirms Janet Yellen as secretary of Treasury. Yellen becomes the first woman to hold the position. nbcnews.to/3sTJ4Oh

Rest in Power to the lovely Cicely Tyson . 96 years old & an icon

A Louisiana cemetery refused to accept the remains of a recently deceased Black man, citing Jim Crow-era bylaws that only allowed the burial of “white human beings" nbcnews.to/2MhIKIL

Black deputy denied burial in Louisiana cemetery due to his race cbsn.ws/3j12bBo

Data from 23 states shows white Americans are being vaccinated at higher rates than Black Americans, often at double the rate — or even higher. nbcnews.to/2YwZY7q

A series of violent crimes against Asians and Asian Americans has prompted activists and experts to warn that racist rhetoric about the coronavirus pandemic may be fueling a rise in hate incidents. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…