Does This Video Prove Martin Luther King Was a Republican?
The civil rights icon was never a vocal advocate of either major political party, both of which have evolved considerably since his lifetime.
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Is This a Picture of Martin Luther King and a Police Dog Used to Intimidate Him?
Man's best friend, or police intimidation tactic?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A History in Rumor
The famed civil rights crusader has been the focus of many rumors and fake news pieces over the years. Here's our collection of some of them.
Did ‘The Boondocks’ Forecast Oprah Winfrey’s Becoming President?
A 2006 episode of the Cartoon Network series received a surge in attention after the talk show host's Golden Globes speech twelve years later.
Did Barack Obama Meet with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A photograph showing an adult Barack Obama with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronologically impossible.
Did Trump Remove a MLK Bust from the Oval Office?
A Time magazine reporter erroneously tweeted that a bust of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. was removed from display in the Oval Office by Donald Trump.
Was President Obama Caught Making Offensive Comments on a ‘Hot Mic’?
A story about President Obama, a hot mic, and offensive comments at a Martin Luther King Day event was fake news.
Biloxi Officials Adopt MLK Holiday After Criticism Over ‘Great Americans Day’
The Biloxi city council voted unanimously to begin using the official name for the January federal holiday.
Did MLK Say ‘Our Lives Begin to End the Day We Become Silent’?
An oft-quoted statement attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. appears to have been paraphrased from a speech he made in 1965.
Patti Davis, Daughter of Ronald Reagan, Denounces Trump on Facebook
President Ronald Reagan's daughter Patti Davis denounced Donald Trump's "Second Amendment" remarks via a popular open letter on Facebook.
Leonardo DiCaprio Cast as MLK in New Film, Will Wear Blackface?
Rumor: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be portraying Martin Luther King in an upcoming film.
Martin Luther King: ‘Do Not Rejoice in the Death of One’
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., did not say he 'will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy.'
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The Origins of Princess Leia’s Hairstyle
Following Carrie Fisher's death, speculation mounted regarding the inspiration for her Princess Leia's character's iconic hair buns.
Is This Lev Parnas at a Family Birthday Party with Donald Trump?
While this photo is nearly 30 years old, the claim that it shows the business associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has only been around since January 2020.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Did Confederate Flags Fly at a Gun-Rights Rally in Virginia?
One right-wing observer called U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar for claiming that protesters in Richmond carried Confederate flags in January 2020.
Did George Washington Say This About Citizens’ Right to Bear Arms?
George Washington is in the running for the United States' most misquoted president.