With Donald Trump about to lead a divided nation of civil unrest, now it’s more important than ever to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, celebrities and politicians paid tribute to the civil rights leader’s holiday on Twitter with messages saluting his legacy.
Stars like Jesse Williams, Gabrielle Union, Alicia Keys, and Mark Ruffalo remembered the cultural icon by sharing some of his insightful — and overwhelmingly relevant — quotes against hate.
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Politicians also got in on the MLK love, with figures from Michelle Obama to Bernie Sanders to even Ivanka Trump remembering the words of one of our nation’s greatest heroes!
Of course, some politicians pointed out the hypocrisy in other politicians honoring Dr. King while promoting hate, fear, and everything he was against (*COUGH* the President-elect *COUGH*).
Either way, we all need to feel the love today. So, ch-ch-check out the celebratory celeb tweets (below)!!!
Cemeteries are full of our best while halls of power empower their worst… Happy #MLKDay
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) January 16, 2017
Thinking of Dr. King and great leaders like @repjohnlewis who carry on his legacy. May their example be our call to action. -mo
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) January 16, 2017
Fave photo of Dr. King. Fresh. With the future in front of him. Trying to embrace the future in front of me with his rigor + focus. #MLKDAY pic.twitter.com/J0YKs4fwKi
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 16, 2017
And on this MLK day, take a moment to appreciate how far we have come as a nation and those that got us here.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 16, 2017
From every mountainside, let freedom ring! #IHaveADream
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 16, 2017
“Why?”was written for MLK &it beautifully honors his life’s work. Today more than ever I share the sentiment #MLKDAY https://t.co/qshzd1I9c9
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) January 16, 2017
‘I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ – Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) January 16, 2017
Today We Celebrate You. Thankful For All You’ve Done. #MLK Day. pic.twitter.com/JexLHCxjL9
— Ciara (@ciara) January 16, 2017
The dream requires action. Let us be inspired to take action. No fear good people, never fear.… https://t.co/R2CriPw3or
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) January 16, 2017
Remembering the words of one of our nation’s greatest heroes, and celebrating this day in his honor. #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKDAY pic.twitter.com/INcFUf8MU0
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 16, 2017
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.” #MLKDAY pic.twitter.com/EjMwAch31P
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) January 16, 2017
#MLKJr on peaceful disobedience. Now is the time to stand up and be inspired. #MLKDAY pic.twitter.com/pJve8upRfj
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 16, 2017
Respect. Now more than ever. #MLK #MLKDAY
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 16, 2017
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” –
Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/g29uJdwLCR
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) January 16, 2017
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 16, 2017
While it’s easy for politicians to say nice things about Dr. King, at the same time they are suppressing the vote. #MLKDAY
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 16, 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Last Speech.
“I’ve Been To The Mountaintop.”
April 3, 1968.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/cAuEQe9B6L
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) January 16, 2017
#MLK #teamLOVE pic.twitter.com/wF0f9QRNEh
— Sean Diddy Combs (@diddy) January 16, 2017
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this day and all days. #MLK pic.twitter.com/N6hz6KLWHg
— Henry Louis Gates Jr (@HenryLouisGates) January 16, 2017
And, just for LOLz…
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day and all of the many wonderful things that he stood for. Honor him for being the great man that he was!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 16, 2017
Honored to stop by Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial with my family & @SenatorTimScott. “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” pic.twitter.com/8LPnFJy8LY
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) January 16, 2017
[Image via Adriana M. Barraza/W. Wade/Joseph Marzullo/WENN.]
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