The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but ...

A portrait of the Prophet Joseph Smith was added to the International Hall of Honor in Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King ...

Dr. Lenore A. Martin will present “Young King,” an examination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood and how that ...

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is proud to announce a special community giveback ...

The Nobel Peace Prize winner came to the city in January 1966 to assist with the city’s fledgling civil rights efforts.

In 1963, King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...

Sacramento's 44th annual March for a Dream began at Sacramento City College and ended at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center's diversity expo.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - According to a media tip sheet from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, ...

The U.S. federal holiday on Jan. 19, 2026 honors the civil rights leader's life and legacy. The day was signed into law by ...

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)? Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January every year to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. Who is Martin Luther King ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while most private businesses will remain open.