Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
How Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision Resonates With Today’s Changing Environment
King in those last days of his life was speaking to how the environment and the conditions in which people live and work affect their lives and well-being.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
A Call to Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Beyond | Opinion
Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity, and peace.
Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.
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.
Voices: On a rare overlap of two important events, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy can help us understand ‘disagreeing better’
The convergence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day invites reflection on shared ideals and how we can embody them in our own lives,” write three members of the Utah Martin Luther King Jr Human Rights Commission in an op-ed.
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What is open on Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a couple of ...
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Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama wears a t-shirt in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. as he warms up ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr. King's 96th birthday, citizens in the Lower Hudson Valley raised their voices and served their communities through their actions.
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Central Florida celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Thousands gather in downtown Orlando for the MLK holiday parade, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions.
Oklahoma City leaders emphasize educating youth on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
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