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.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align. The last time the two dates overlapped was during President Bill Clinton's second inauguration in January 1997, which also included both inauguration events and MLK Day commemorations.
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.
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.
Local organization to unveil new mural for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MLK Mural will unveil a new mural at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh's North Side for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. The event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. is free to the public and will be at 11 a.
Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — 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. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with these Baltimore events
Here is a list of events scheduled to honor civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in and around Baltimore: Monday: MLK Day Parade Watch a procession of local leaders, dance groups, marching bands and more at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Man on motorcycle dies after being struck by car on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro police say
A man on a motorcycle was killed after being hit by a car Sunday, according to the Greensboro Police Department. A press ...
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In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.
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Public universities in Florida have extensive lineup of events marking MLK Day
Florida International University held its MLK Day of Service from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. University of Florida already ...
MLK Jr. Day to kick off week of 'bitterly cold' wind chills in Greater Cincinnati
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in CincinnatiStart the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The weather service originally placed the Cincinnati area under ...
'MLK Day of Greatness': Annual MLK March at Boise State
Boise State University is holding its fee annual "MLK Day of Greatness March." People can register for the event on the ...
Over 1,000 attendees celebrate 44 years of MLK Jr.'s legacy at Asheville prayer breakfast
Over 1,000 people gathered at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville for a prayer breakfast on Jan. 18. Organizers said the ...
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops ...
Inauguration and MLK Day overlap for the third time ever; When has this happened before?
For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.