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 ...

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year. Here’s what to know about Martin ...

Let's Talk Cincy: Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Cincinnati

Every January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Junior Day, and a group of Tampa Bay musicians has found a unique way to use their talents to honor the civil rights leader.

Locke, renowned for his philosophies on natural rights, argued that individuals inherently possess rights to life, liberty and property. He famously declared, “Life, liberty and property, I consider as good as synonymous to happiness," echoing the belief that tyranny or absolute monarchy should never compromise these rights.

MLK Commemoration event includes keynote remarks by Morehouse President David Thomas and the presentation of awards for community service and outstanding contributions to the institution

1929-1968 In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president. That changes this year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated this year on Monday, Jan. 20. The influential American civil rights leader is most well-known for his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 and his campaigns to ...

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings, service, civil rights activities and his commitment to social justice, many events are scheduled in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities.

A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is true." These profound words were delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on March 8, 1965, during his speech in Selma, Alabama. The civil ...

They will remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday named in his honor also falls on that day, by pledging to challenge any efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle hard-fought gains in civil rights. For these activists ...