The shoes launched by Nike and LeBron are in teal color- but why is that inviting backlash from fans? The reason is site of MLK's death - Lorraine Motel in Memphis - which was also colored teal during the time of his assassination.

'Absolutely disgraceful': LeBron James & Nike draw fan ire for new shoes respecting MLK

Dexter Scott King, the younger son of late American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., breathed his last on Monday (Jan 22). Leah Weber King, his wife, said he died in his sleep at their home in Malibu, California.

Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King, dies at 62; here is what caused his death

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: In the United States, Americans honour the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. every year on the third Monday of January. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, he advocated nonviolent resistance to end racial segregation.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Know about King's life and legacy, most famous quotes and holiday that honours him

From Barack Obama to Albert Einstein: Mahatma Gandhi inspired famous personalities around the world

The United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January as a federal holiday. Martin Luther King Jr, a leader in the civil rights movement, is honoured by marking the day.

Martin Luther King Jr Day: History, facts, celebrations, all you need to know about the US federal holiday

Justin Bieber is facing backlash for his sixth studio album 'Justice' in which the singer has included an interlude from US civil rights icon Dr Martin Luther King.

Justin Bieber responds to backlash for featuring Martin Luther King's interlude in new album

The family and friends of Rayshard Brooks will honor his life in a private funeral service on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of people lined up to pay their respects at a public viewing.

Rayshard Brooks' funeral to be held at Atlanta church where Martin Luther King preached

April 4 in history: Martin Luther King, Jr assassination, Bill Gates co-founds Microsoft and more!

“The simplest approach will prove to be the most effective — the solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income,” Martin Luther King noted in the late 1960s.

Universal basic income isn't basic or universal

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Authorities in Florida said eight people were shot at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park on the day that celebrates his legacy.

Florida: Eight injured in shooting at Martin Luther King Memorial Park

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