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.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.
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.
LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
University of Redlands honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with weeklong series of events
A luminaria ceremony and peace walk are among the events planned to commemorate the life of the slain civil rights leader.
Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday,
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
Trump inaugurated on MLK Day: How should civil rights be advanced in this new era?
For many people, Donald J. Trump being sworn in as president on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is antithetical to the legacy of ...
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Lesson plan: MLK Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," racism and Jan. 6
Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how ...
When is MLK Day Jr. 2025? What to know about the holiday and why it is celebrated
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming holiday, why we celebrate it and why it's more than just a long-weekend ...
The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DC area for MLK Day weekend 2025
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Wilson County NAACP hosts MLK celebration ahead of unity march
About 100 people came together at the Hamilton Chapel Church Sunday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., sing gospel, and ...
How San Antonio's MLK March got its start
Discover facts about the first official MLK March in 1987 including 2 famous attendees, plus why San Antonio hosts what's ...
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Iowa County MLK Parade
Iowa Colony hosted its first parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday morning with an array of floats and ...