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Axios: MLK’s daughter urges Americans to “stay woke” ahead of Trump’s return

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, during a celebration honoring her father’s legacy, Bernice A. King delivered a speech urging advocates to “remain woke” in response to civil rights rollbacks and the new Trump administration’s agenda.

In light of her remarks, Axios reported on a public letter signed by eight civil rights and immigrant rights organizations, including RFK Human Rights, warning of the risks posed by the administration’s policy rollbacks.

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New year, new us. Same mission.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is rebranding to honor the legacy of our founder and hero, Mrs. Ethel Skakel Kennedy. From now on, we will proudly be known as the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center

While our name is changing, our mission and work remain the same. We will continue to fight injustice, advance human rights, and hold governments accountable around the world in 2026 and beyond.