Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. King participated in the Civil Rights Movement in 1955, leading a boycott of the bus system aimed at ending segregation of public transport in ...

The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned ...

As the nation celebrates the legacy of slain human rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., various organizations will host events to commemorate the holiday. Also see our list of closed Federal and ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. Florida and federal offices will be closed on the day, although most stores and restaurants will be open. All Florida schools will be ...