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.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Chicago Black leaders call for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the life of the Rev.
2025 guide to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events throughout Michigan
Residents across Michigan are preparing to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. Several events celebrating the holiday and the civil rights leader’s legacy are scheduled throughout Michigan this month.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What is open, closed
The next federal holiday is upon us. On Jan. 20 we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This year it also marks Inauguration Day. Many offices and businesses may be closed or operating at different hours because of the day.
Weekend events lead up to Monday's MLK Marade honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
There are several weekend events leading up to Monday's MLK Marade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement,
Cleveland marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with closures, free admission to museums
Government offices are closed for the holiday, while several museums offer free entry and special programming to honor the civil rights leader.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed for MLK Day 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which always takes place on the third Monday in January, occurs on Monday, Jan. 20. The holiday honors the life and birthday of the influential civil rights leader. Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's closed for MLK Day.
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
Tallahassee students honored for carrying on MLK legacy at annual NAACP breakfast
Parents, educators and local leaders gathered around to honor King and to uplift the students who carry on his legacy.
MLK Day 2025 in Austin, Central Texas: Marches, food drives and celebrations
We will be monitoring weather for other cancellations. Check here for the latest updates. Central Texas will once ...
Two Mississippi Museums offers free admission, events to celebrate MLK Day. See schedule here
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Two Mississippi Museums will offer free admission and host several events. On ...
‘Wolf Man' Does $1.4M Previews, ‘One Of Them Days' $1.3M Ahead Of MLK Box Office Weekend
Just bracing you for it, but it’s going to be a rather dull MLK weekend at the box office, that is unless Sony’s R-rated ...
National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates ‘Community Over Chaos’ With Free Admission On MLK Day
Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.
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Fatal shooting under investigation near MLK Drive SW, Howell Drive
A fatal shooting in the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW is currently under investigation, police say.
Weather forecast forces cancellation of Austin area MLK Day marches, events moved indoors
Several MLK day events originally scheduled for Monday are canceled. It's the second year in a row we see changes in events ...