Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Are grocery stores open on MLK Day?
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,
More than 50 new United States citizens are celebrating following their naturalization ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park on Tuesday morning.
In the coming weeks, central Iowa and the rest of the United States will celebrate and honor the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here's what's open and closed during the national holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, assassination, and more facts.