MLK
MLK mentions and creators surge by over 180% as engagements jump 1330% week-over-week, indicating a massive surge in online discussion and activity surrounding the civil rights leader. Top news highlights include 'Green Hornet 3D' topping the MLK long weekend box office and discussions on conservative interpretations of MLK's legacy.
About MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Insights
- mlk mentions hit [----] which is 185% higher than it's daily average.
- mlk engagements hit 20.3M which is 148% higher than it's daily average.
- mlk creators hit [----] which is 190% 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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[--] Week: [----------] +1,334%
[--] Month: [-----------] +58%
[--] Months: [-------------] +129%
[--] Year: [-------------] +46%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-10-06
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-06-06
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1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-20
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-15
Mentions by network (24h): TikTok: [---] X: [-----] Instagram: [--] YouTube: [-----] News: [--] Reddit: [---]
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning MLK in the last [--] hours which is up 83% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Month: [-----] -48%
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-20
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-24
The most influential creators that mention MLK in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @nfxq6 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @vibesinatl | [--] | [--] | [-----] | |
| @23xx__ju | [--] | [--] | [--] | [---] |
| @melkcostaoficial | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [---] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
| @pqpedro__ | [--] | [---] | [--] | [---] |
| @onenonlytvofficial | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
| @bullrunnerss1 | [--] | [---] | [--] | [---] |
| @pi_news | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
| @CoinStore450700 | [--] | [--] | [--] | [--] |
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
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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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, 112.6K engagements
Top MLK Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"The Rev. Jesse Jackson whose impassioned oratory and populist vision of a rainbow coalition of the poor and forgotten made him the nations most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the election of Barack Obama died on Tuesday. He was [--]. Read more at the link in our bio. #jessejackson #mlk #civilrights"
TikTok Link @nytimes 2026-02-17T11:20Z 3.3M followers, 43.4K engagements
"the jabouki tweet about the fbi and mlk but canadian Today we raise the Mtis flag to commemorate the courage and vision of Manitobas Founder Louis Riel. Riel was the driving force behind Manitoba becoming Canadas 5th province and his dream of a province that embraces all cultures is still shared by Manitobans today. https://t.co/hYRSQ3DT7i Today we raise the Mtis flag to commemorate the courage and vision of Manitobas Founder Louis Riel. Riel was the driving force behind Manitoba becoming Canadas 5th province and his dream of a province that embraces all cultures is still shared by Manitobans"
X Link @duncankinney 2026-02-17T04:14Z 12.1K followers, 68.5K engagements
"O MLK PAROU O FONTINNELE NO MEIO DA ABORDAGEM POLICIAL S PRA TIRAR FOTO COM ELE VTNC EU TO CHORANDOKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK 🚨Fontinnelerj estava em live quando um estranho se aproximou e deu um soco em seu rosto gerando uma briga generalizada A polcia chegou ao local e os envolvidos foram levados para a delegacia. https://t.co/pdZtXfpEYV 🚨Fontinnelerj estava em live quando um estranho se aproximou e deu um soco em seu rosto gerando uma briga generalizada A polcia chegou ao local e os envolvidos foram levados para a delegacia. https://t.co/pdZtXfpEYV"
X Link @florezi 2026-02-17T01:24Z [---] followers, 25.6K engagements
"rapaz esse boni da M80 ia cair como uma luva tambm em o mlk se recusa a terminar as sries negativo. Mas o jean teria que fazer igual a lev fez com o sato tirar o escorpio do bolso🥶"
X Link @rickezn 2026-02-17T00:43Z 18.6K followers, 15.3K engagements
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