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 federal holiday.
39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, city leaders and organizers express hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Jimmy Carter Lived Out Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream, MLK's Daughter Says
MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.
Lorenzo Sewell: Pastor's Inaugural Prayer Echoes Martin Luther King Jr's Dream Speech
Rev Lorenzo Sewell's inaugural prayer echoed Martin Luther King Jr's legacy, invoking themes of freedom and hope for America under Trump's administration.
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
Detroit pastor invokes MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech at Trump inauguration
Sewell quoted at length from Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech during an invocation at President ...
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?
President Donald Trump's inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... The idea to establish a national holiday for the civil rights icon arose as the nation was plunged into grief.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...