The Black Heritage Society, founded in 1974 by Ovide Duncantell Jr., hosted Houston's — and the nation’s — first MLK parade in 1978, with Martin Luther King Sr. as the inaugural grand marshal.

SHILLINGTON, Pa. — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several groups in Berks County participated in community service events. "I think volunteering, especially family volunteering where ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 falls on Jan. 20, 2025, this year. It is a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an activist and minister who is most famous for delivering his “I ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Road closures will be in effect in Downtown Pensacola on Thursday for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day Parade. Due to heat safety concerns, the parade will now begin ...

Are you thinking of adding Connecticut to your vacation itinerary, but aren't sure what to plan for? In this article, ...

Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

A new documentary from Stevie Wonder will explore his role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.

In response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon's intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, ...

Tucson’s MLK Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Reid Park Bandshell.

The department’s patch program raises awareness and money for the Honor Flight Network, which flies veterans to Washington, ...