The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change will mark MLK Day with “moral reflection and prophetic response” amid uncertainty as President-elect Trump retakes office. Why it matters: This year, the King holiday and the presidential inauguration fall on the same day — a paradox that civil rights leaders say underscores the nation’s deep divide. Many see a contrast between a man who preached peace and an incoming president whose rhetoric has deepened racial divides, raising fears that Trump could roll back civil rights gains. The big picture: Trump’s second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about…
