MLK Day, Trump and Civil Rights Leaders

Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.
Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration on MLK Day
Activists and organizations are holding rallies leading up to MLK Day and convening meetings with state lawmakers to strategize on how to safeguard policies and avoid funding cuts to social service programs that largely support Black and Latino communities.
Inauguration Day and MLK Day fall on same day in 2025. Here's the last time that happened
Between Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a relatively new holiday ( it was made a federal holiday in 1983) and inaugurations only happening every four years, the two events have only lined up once before.
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize
Inauguration Day, MLK Day fall on the same day. Here's what Alabama residents should know
The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is next week and will coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What happens on Inauguration Day? What to know as Trump takes office
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States Monday, but there’s plenty more in store for Inauguration Day. Taking place on Martin Luther King Jr.
In a rare alignment, both MLK Day and Inauguration Day fall on Monday
This unique coincidence brings together two significant events in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and his fight for equality and justice.
Are banks, post offices, UPS, FedEx open on MLK Day 2025? Is mail delivered? What to know
Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on MLK Day? Here's what you need to know for Monday, Jan. 20.
Austin American-Statesman5d
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
Columbus Dispatch11d
What's open and closed on MLK Day? Is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know
As we jump back into work after the holiday season, we might be wondering when we will be getting our next day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is less than two weeks away and ...
AZ Central4d
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
But did you know it took Arizona a tumultuous 15 years to recognize Martin Luther King Day as an official holiday? Here's what happened. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer12d
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? Everything to know about the federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday ...
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 ...
Columbus to open 5 warming centers on MLK Day holiday due to extreme cold. See where
In the wake of an extreme cold watch beginning Monday, Columbus will open five city warming centers for MLK holiday to ...