Martin Luther King Jr, MLK Day

What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: How It Became a Holiday in North Dakota
Exploring the federal and state history behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its observance in Dickinson and across North Dakota.
Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s inauguration
Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong,” addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill King’s dream of non-violent social revolution.
On joint MLK Day, inauguration, Minnesotans hold civil rights leader’s principles close to heart
Monday was only the second time in history the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day have fallen on the same day.
Bernice King speaks on father's legacy as Trump inauguration falls on MLK Day
Inauguration Day 2025 falls on the same day as MLK Day. The federal holiday honors the late civil rights leader and is a Day of Service.
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Trump’s Inauguration Day Is Also MLK Day. The Contradiction Is Astounding
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that Coretta Scott King worked tirelessly to bring to fruition. A day to remember the life and legacy of a man who stood against the triple evils of racism,
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Please Touch Museum honors MLK Day by encouraging children to speak up
On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Please Touch Museum honored Dr. King’s legacy with stories and a video that ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
“I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others." King was shot at 6:05 p.m. on April 4, 1968, on the second-floor balcony of the ...
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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in South Florida?
MIAMI - Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many businesses and services are closed in observance of the federal holiday to honor the civil rights icon. MLK Day, as it's sometimes ...
Updated List: Some Southeast Texas schools will close again Wednesday due to snow, ice
Schools in the Greater Houston area closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as an arctic blast caused hazardous road conditions. Some are ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will coincide with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump this year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on ...
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‘Dark Times In America’: Troll Calls Into C-SPAN During Inauguration To Complain ‘Bama Was Snubbed From College Football Playoff
While Monday was Inauguration Day, the night belonged to this year's national title game between Notre Dame and Ohio State – ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
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School closings and delays in Columbus and central Ohio for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025
Bitterly cold temperatures have led some central Ohio school districts to cancel classes for Wednesday. For many of these ...