39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration city leaders and organizers express messages of hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
These Wichita events will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year
Two Wichita groups have organized three events to commemorate the life and ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday — Monday, Jan. 20 — that recognizes the civil rights leader’s birthday.
Celebrate MLK Day with these Twin Cities events
Minnesota is celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a variety of ways this year with plenty of free, family-friendly events to choose from. St. Paul area MLK Community Conference: ‘One Dream. One Minnesota.
Celebrate MLK Day with these weekend events in San Diego
Race starts 9am Sunday at Harbor Drive and Ash Street; health festival is 9am-4pm Celebrate at the annual event featuring soul, jazz, reggae and other musical artists, craft vendors, guest speakers and dance performances.
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in ...
MLK Day 2025: Honor civil rights leader’s legacy at parades, festivals in South Florida
Designated as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr.’s National Day of Service is a federal holiday observed on ...
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
Aspire to Inspire awards: 3 community members recognized for emulating Martin Luther King Jr.'s mission
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the metro honors a select employee of Douglas County, the city of Omaha, and one ...
Huntsville cleanup event set for Monday in honor of MLK National Day of Service
Huntsville is inviting volunteers to take part in a community cleanup event Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Changes announced ahead of annual MLK Freedom March & Program
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr next Monday, a Brazos Valley ...
FAMU's annual MLK Convocation features Leon County Schools board member as keynote speaker
Jones delivered his speech with a central message on the importance of education in Leon County Schools and HBCUs, basing it ...
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Martin Luther King's Race Relations Vision Anchored in His Christian Faith
On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.