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John Conyers III on the legacy of MLK Jr. Day

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published January 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM MST
An undated photo of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (AP Photo)
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An undated photo of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (AP Photo)

The U.S. began observing Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday 40 years ago.

Here & Now‘s Indira Lakshmanan speaks with John Conyers III, the son of the congressman who was integral in the fight to create the holiday, about how the legacy of Dr. King has evolved and remained relevant today.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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