39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration city leaders and organizers express messages of hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed this year on Monday, January 20
King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, which became a seminal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Since Monday is a federal holiday, all federal, state, and local government offices will be closed.
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.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day.
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.
Here is where you can watch the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Parade
Full of energy and excitement, this year's downtown Las Vegas parade has a theme: "Living the Dream— Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future."
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Commemorative march and program to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day throughout Hampton Roads
Several events are happening throughout Hampton Roads, including: In celebration of Day, the following Andrew Shannon events will take place Sunday: MLK Jr. parade, Feeding 5000 and gospel music concert.
Dallas MLK parade to honor Dr. King and fallen DPD officer on Saturday
The national celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's birthday is Monday. Dallas is holding its parade on Saturday.
Service in Great Neck temple where Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke pays tribute to civil rights leader
The civil rights icon had visited Temple Beth-El in 1967 and delivered a speech in which he denounced inequality, violence on ...
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Baltimore mayor Scott weighs pros, cons of canceling the 2025 MLK Day parade in advance of bad weather
Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott planned to meet Friday night with department heads and key advisors to discuss canceling the ...
Future home of the MLK Museum in New Jersey is rising from the ashes after house fire
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is ...
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 ...
MLK Day, college football final, Inauguration Day: What’s happening on Jan. 20
Monday will mark several different occasions across the country, including a federal holiday and a major sporting event.
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in ...
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from Dr. King's legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with ...