Mixed messages as US marks Martin Luther King Jr Day
On the 90th birth anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr, many used American icon's legacy to push political messages.
January 15 marked what would have been King's 90th birthday [File: Jeff Kamen/Getty Images]
For many Americans, Martin Luther King Jr Day is a time to reflect on his legacy and to hope for advances in racial equality yet to come.
January 15 marked what would have been King's 90th birthday, which was nationally observed this year on Monday. For some, the celebration of King's birthday was a chance to reflect on his message of change onto other modern issues.
On Sunday, the New York Times published an article by civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander that invoked King's name to criticise Israeli policies against Palestine.
The comment piece,...