Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Celebrities Honor Civil Rights Leader

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday was recognized by celebrities who took to Twitter and Instagram to remember the civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King Jr Remembered

Among those who posted about MLK on the holiday were Scandal star Kerry Washington, reality TV’s Khloe Kardashian, WWE’s John Cena, Laverne Cox from Orange is the New Black and actor Mark Ruffalo.

Kerry Washington:

He had more than a just dream. #MLKDay Wanted to share 1 of his speeches that moves me most…Find 20min. Listen. ?? https://t.co/0fkpv7YgWp

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 18, 2016

Khloé Kardashian

A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:28am PST

Forest Whitaker:

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – MLK. Today we honor Dr. King by standing together for justice. #MLKDay

— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) January 18, 2016

Gabrielle Union:

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union (@gabunion) on Jan 18, 2016 at 11:53am PST

John Cena:

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” #MLKDay2016

— John Cena (@JohnCena) January 18, 2016

Laverne Cox:

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Inspirational MLK quotes #MLKDay https://t.co/ki81oSHwD8 — Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 18, 2016

Sanaa Latham:

A photo posted by Sanaa Lathan (@sanaalathan) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:28am PST

Mark Ruffalo:

Happy Martin Luther King day. Thank the universes for his decency, strength and righteousness. — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 18, 2016

Cara Delevingne:

A photo posted by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on Jan 18, 2016 at 8:55am PST

Uzo Aduba:

King of Kings. Happy Birthday #MLK — Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 15, 2016