While it is now a time-honored tradition, the establishment of the holiday had a prolonged, difficult path to acceptance.
The former site of a Confederate memorial in Georgia now holds a statue of the late American civil rights leader and former congressman John Lewis.
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
Martin Luther King Jr. was at the helm of the civil rights movement with his peaceful protesting that led to the passing of ...
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
Marchers carry signs during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Aug. 28, 1963. During the march, the Rev. Dr. Martin ...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on January 20 and on this day we remember his impact on Americans and on people around the world. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Ga., 5, 1929. He ...
Jerika Richardson of the National Urban League asked those at the 32nd annual MLK Jr. Mayors’ Breakfast how they are honoring ...
PERRY — Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement, and his work continues to ...
Students across Greater Lansing had an opportunity to write about Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech and his ...
Edna M. Hart was a founding member of the King Commission and an educator in east Gainesville who believed all students could ...