The success of the protests led the boycott leaders to form the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with another rising community leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as its president.

The event is most famous for the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. from the steps ... who would vote on the civil rights bill being worked on in the House," says Tom ...

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

In the coming weeks, central Iowa and the rest of the United States will celebrate and honor the life of nationally revered civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. King, a leading advocate for ...

SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in partnership with BEST 13, is bringing creativity to the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday of ...

Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Here's what to know about MLK Day, Inauguration Day and why the two are being observed ...

Why Do Inauguration Day and MLK Day Fall on the Same Date This Year? This rare convergence occurs because MLK Day is always observed on the third Monday in January, while Inauguration Day is ...

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at ...

It seems today's NBA fan are about refusing to pay tribute to the greats of the past. There is the "We Done With Da 90s" ...

Bettmann Archive Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig. In an interview published by ...

Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are also some great MLK Day of service projects to check out ...