Today, Monday, January 17, 2021, is a federal holiday put in place to pay respect to and honor the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As it does annually, Apple is remembering Dr. King with a full-page tribute on its website.
Apple’s home page commemorates the civil rights leader with a photo of Dr. King, along with one of his famous quotes: “I believe that we can transform dark yesterdays of injustice into bright tomorrows of justice and humanity.” Apple adds, “Today and every day, we honor his life and legacy of service.”
Dr. King was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.
For more information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, visit the History website.
