Cathie Black and many others have already apologized for her Community Board meeting gaffe in which she suggested the city solve overcrowding in schools with birth control. At this point everyone gets it was a joke, however tasteless, but Bloomberg has decided to shoehorn his opinion in and most likely make it worse. After speaking at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, he told reporters, "Cathie Black made a joke. Some people took it the wrong way. She apologized...I picked the right person. She'll try to fulfill the dream that Martin Luther King had for everybody." Which had something to do with "Sophie's Choice," right? more ›

In case you hadn't noticed from the lack of mail and school and the reduced schedules everywhere, today is when we observe Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. To celebrate, people across the country are partaking in community service, remembering the fallen civil rights leader and/or enjoying the end of a three-day weekend. Or, in the case of Synergy Fitness in Downtown Jersey City, putting totally unnecessary and offensive signs outside their door. more ›

While Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is actually January 15, the federal holiday is celebrated today. Many are celebrating the day by participating in service events; President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be joining one in D.C. and the President said in a statement, "Martin Luther King, Jr. lived his life for others, dedicating his work to ensuring equal opportunity, freedom, and justice for all. I encourage every American to observe this holiday in honor of Dr. King's selfless legacy by volunteering in their own communities and by dedicating time each day to bettering the lives of those around us." more ›

- Nicolette Sheridan does not look over-Botoxed with fish lips! more ›

Newsday has an article detailing the difficulties some churches have with King's anti-war stance. For more information about Martin Luther King, visit The King Center and take a look at this Wikipedia entry on him. more ›

For more about MLK, go to The King Center, with an essay about the holiday from Coretta Scott King (she also did a rare recent public appearance last week). And InfloPlease has links to many MLK-related events. more ›