Muhibb Dyer, co-founder of Flood the Hood with Dreams, received a Community Connector Award for his work in combating youth violence in Milwaukee.

Five years ago, the brick walls of the Mahoney Recreation Center were blank. Today, a massive mural honoring Dr. Martin ...

Martin Luther King III, the son of civil rights advocate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., accused the National Park Service on Thursday of “sanitizing history” amid reported changes at a Mississippi ...

Photos reflect on the life, legacy and continued impact of the civil rights leader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his life.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, marks 40 years since the nation began honoring the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday. In Memphis, the city where Dr. King spent ...

Several thousand people marched through the fog Monday in Sacramento to honor Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a decades-long tradition. Sacramento’s 44th annual March for a Dream, held on Martin ...

Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, reflects on his father's legacy and what he considers today's most urgent social justice issues. On this day honoring ...

U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All three major indexes ended with marginal losses on Friday, as investors digested a mix of ...

U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, are closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter trading are also closed in observance of ...

On Tuesday, one day after the 40th observation of the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Nike is planning an unusual tribute to the civil rights icon: a sneaker in a shade of teal ...