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.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It will begin at 9 a.m. at MLK Jr. Square Park at Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kansas City, and end at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Alabama and Mississippi Will Also Honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in El Dorado
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office said in a statement Thursday that Todd was indicted earlier that day for “two counts of rape alleging the sexual assault of two women.” It's been an eventful 14 months for former Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.
Myrtle Beach honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a parade
A Martin Luther King Jr. parade is held in Myrtle Beach as part of Grand Strand Freedom Week on Jan. 18, 2025. Events continue with a 4 p.m. service on
What MLK knew that today’s progressives keep forgetting
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s social justice movement was facing overwhelming obstacles, including a White backlash to Black ...
Is the stock market open Monday? Here’s what to know for Inauguration Day and MLK Day.
Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, ...
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
One day, two men and the many ways people will honor MLK as Trump is sworn in
In these quiet ways — and others — people across the Washington region will honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday while ...
MLK Day 2025 store hours: What’s open and closed on Monday? Store hours for Walmart, Target, CVS, Kohl’s and more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, and that means several federal offices and services will be closed ...
MLK in Tulsa: 'We must all live together as brothers or we will die together as fools'
From the Tulsa World Archive, we share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered in 1960 at First Baptist Church ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration concert returns to Springfield Symphony Hall
New Music World', the theme honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drew in communities from all over on ...
MLK III says LA coming together after wildfires is 'best of what Americans represent'
The 2025 inauguration falls on the same day as MLK Day this year. Martin Luther King III reflects on the state of the nation.
Is Planet Fitness open on MLK Day 2025? Gym hours and more
Yes, Planet Fitness members are in luck on MLK Day this year. Most locations will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., similar to ...
MLK Day Forecast: Temperatures to Plunge in Atlanta Amid Brutal Cold
Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the ...