Martin Luther King Jr, MLK Day

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 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.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive te
What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day fall on the same Monday this year. In addition to holiday closures, there will be additional schedule changes to services across the D.C. area.
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.
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.
Day on, not off: How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the DC area
Throughout his life, Martin Luther King Jr. championed civil and human rights across the country, including here in D.C. where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This year, the annual commemoration of the late civil rights leader coincides with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super ...
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'Mission Possible': Bunnell honors MLK's legacy with unity
The MLK Dream Keepers sponsored the annual MLK celebration with a prayer breakfast, parade and powerful speakers at the G.W.
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman falls short of breakthrough for Black coaches on historic day in America
It was hard to ignore the connections between Marcus Freeman's fate as he tried to make history on Monday night and all that was happening in America on the day of the big game.
Donald Trump Is As Self-Obsessed As Ever, And Other Takeaways From His Inauguration
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MLK Day 2025: Recommitting to the ‘noble struggle for equal rights’
Discover the power of faith and prayer in the Black Church in America, as highlighted at the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday D.C. Prayer Breakfast.
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Trump Inauguration: Why This George W. Bush Moment Is Going Viral
Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the ...