MLK
Jesse Jackson, a towering icon of the Civil Rights Movement and a close associate of MLK, has passed away. His death is being widely discussed across social media, with many reflecting on his significant contributions.
About MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement.
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- mlk mentions hit [----] which is 209% higher than it's daily average.
- mlk creators hit [----] which is 211% higher than it's daily average.
- mlk engagements is up 1333.51% from the previous week.
- mlk posts created is up 2897.62% from the previous week.
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning MLK in the last [--] hours which is up 1.90% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention MLK in the last [--] hours
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| @bullrunnerss1 | [--] | [---] | [--] | [---] |
Sentiment: 82%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 82%
Daily Average: 68%
[--] Week: 60% no change
[--] Month: 80% +5%
[--] Months: 80% +2%
[--] Year: 80% +12%
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-12-15
1-Year Low: 20% on 2025-07-22
Most Supportive Themes:
- Honoring MLK's Legacy: (40%) Posts focusing on the enduring impact and principles of Martin Luther King Jr.'s activism and vision for a more just society.
- MLK Day Observances and Events: (30%) Content detailing various events, ceremonies, and activities taking place to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- MLK's Influence on Current Issues: (20%) Discussions connecting Dr. King's philosophy to contemporary social and political challenges.
Most Critical Themes:
- Debates on MLK's True Beliefs: (50%) Content questioning or reinterpreting Martin Luther King Jr.'s religious beliefs and political stances.
- Political Interpretations of MLK's Legacy: (40%) Posts that politicize or selectively interpret Martin Luther King Jr.'s message to support specific political agendas.
Top MLK News
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"Jesse Jackson towering icon of civil rights dies following lengthy illness In a decades-long effort Jesse Jackson stood alongside MLK pushed for voting rights shamed corporations and negotiated with world leaders"
News Link @Yahoo 2026-02-17T10:03Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements
"MLK never said famous quote that criticized Malcolm X biographer says : NPR A critical quote about Malcolm X that has been attributed to King has been taught for decades. But King didn't say the words that appeared in an article by Alex Haley says biographer Jonathan Eig"
News Link @NPR 2026-02-14T00:55Z 7.8M followers, [---] engagements
"'Green Hornet 3D' Tops MLK Long Weekend With $40.5M; 'Dilemma' Disastrous $20.6M SATURDAY PM/SUNDAY AM: This was a tough weekend at the box office for one new major studio tentpole opening on a long Martin Luther King weekend but not for another which met the lower end of expectations. The 4-day holiday overall is looking -25% down from last year’s: [--]. The Green Hornet 3D (Sony Pictures) NEW [----] Theaters …"
News Link @DEADLINE 2025-07-02T20:00Z 1.2M followers, 83.7K engagements
"Trump Orders JFK RFK MLK Assassination Documents Released - Bloomberg President Donald Trump signed an executive order he said would declassify documents related to the assassinations of US President John F. Kennedy Senator Robert Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr"
News Link @business 2025-01-24T14:01Z 9.8M followers, 112.8K engagements
Top MLK Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"Rest in peace Jesse Jackson even though you were an FBI informant and dragged MLK to the hotel so he could be assassinated and even moved to the side so they could get a better shot"
X Link @samtripoli 2026-02-17T18:01Z 135.1K followers, 842.9K engagements
"Among many thing things to remember about him he decisively outperformed Joe Biden in the [----] Democratic primary but only one of them ended up failing upwards in the party. BREAKING: The Rev. Jesse Jackson the civil rights leader from the era of MLK to Black Lives Matter has died at [--] his family said. https://t.co/hBp3bXdGO7 BREAKING: The Rev. Jesse Jackson the civil rights leader from the era of MLK to Black Lives Matter has died at [--] his family said. https://t.co/hBp3bXdGO7"
X Link @Sturgeons_Law 2026-02-17T17:34Z 40.1K followers, 54.8K engagements
"What is there to say. The progressive movement in America is indebted to his presidential runs. One of the great orators of the late 20th century. One of our last remaining links to MLK. Utterly tragic loss U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died at the age of [--]. https://t.co/k4XdJoJyxp U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died at the age of [--]. https://t.co/k4XdJoJyxp"
X Link @souljagoyteller 2026-02-17T15:55Z 26.6K followers, 186.7K engagements
"Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt We look back on the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson who died Tuesday at the age of [--]. From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to building the Rainbow Coalition in his two presidential runs and beyond "Jackson's life contributed to making this country more democratic more inclusive more fair" says Howard University political science professor Clarence Lusane. We also speak with activist Larry Hamm who co-chaired"
YouTube Link @democracynow 2026-02-17T15:53Z 3.2M followers, 48.7K engagements
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