32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
Progress being made on Martin Luther King Jr. Park project
The pool house is hopefully going to be open summer 2025. The rest of the project is expected to be complete in about a year.
At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his crackdown on illegal immigration this week with raids in Chicago.
A Look Back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s Family Photos on What Would Have Been His 96th Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr. might have been a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, but at home, the doting father of four was simply dad. As we observe what would have been his 96th birthday, look back at some of his family photos with his children Yolanda,
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 leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized in Utah until 2000
Before the year 2000, the holiday that is now known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was referred to as Human Rights Day in Utah.
Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
College basketball game honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In Annapolis, Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus also honored Dr. King. Caucus members held an event at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman museum, then walked to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree to lay down a wreath in honor of the civil rights leader.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump blasts DEI on MLK Day--and Martin Luther King, III fires back
Donald Trump was sworn in on MLK Day, the holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. Martin Luther King, III, co-founder and chair of the Drum Major Institute and son of Dr.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
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Dr. King practiced his 'I Have a Dream' speech in Miami motel
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami ...
We must resurrect the true ideals of Dr. King this MLK Day as we inaugurate a new president
Donna Brazile makes sense of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy as President Biden leaves office and President Trump takes ...
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.
MLK Day at Ebenezer Baptist features Dr. Bernice King’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric
A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former congregation ...