Apple pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

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MLK Day is celebrated each January in the U.S.
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As it has for years, Apple is commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by changing the image on its homepage and displaying a quote from the legendary civil rights leader.

“The time is always right to do what is right,” reads the quote from King, which accompanies a photo of the slain minister who was born on this date in 1929. On Twitter, Tim Cook also paid homage to King, who the Apple CEO often refers to as one of his personal heroes.

Cook quotes King and adds his own thought on bringing people together: “‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ Let’s find the light and the love, together. #MLK.”

The United States celebrates King’s birthday each year with a national holiday on the third Monday of January. In previous years, Apple held special gift-matching promotions, donating $50 for every voluntary hour worked by its employees. It also now allows employees to take that day as a holiday.

Happy MLK Day, everyone!

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