Voices: On a rare overlap of two important events, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy can help us understand ‘disagreeing better’
The convergence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day invites reflection on shared ideals and how we can embody them in our own ...
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black ...
Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon ...
How Stevie Wonder, John Conyers and the UAW made MLK Day a holiday | Opinion
Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.
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A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...
Editorial: Reflect on spirit of peace and unity as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, let's reflect on how each of us can live our lives with a spirit of peace and unity.