The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For newly-minted Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, who was sworn in Monday, Jan. 6, Martin Luther King Day holds special significance. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "unshakable commitment to justice, equality and non violence changed the course of history," Jenkins said in a news release.

A rally at a historic Black church celebrated the civil rights legend and included a vow to protect rights under the new administration.