At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago
Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities across Chicago will host events and service opportunities to honor the civil rights leader's legacy.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
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 remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Film screenings and music: These events celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Connecticut, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse, the Bruce Museum, the Ferguson Library, UConn's Stamford campus and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are hosting events.
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and More
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other annual historical or cultural events due to President Trump’s ban on diversity,
Pentagon Agency Pauses Holocaust Remembrance Days and Black History Month
The Defense Intelligence Agency notified its employees that the Pentagon agency will not be observing a slew of holidays and heritage months in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders,
Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois
While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...
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'Loud and proud': Carbondale People's March shows unity among all
With Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day co-occurring Monday, Pride in Action Southern Illinois hosted a People’s ...
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EIU breakfast participants told MLK's legacy is proof that change 'is a lifelong process'
Eastern Illinois University's inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast took place Monday morning in the hours ...
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Metro-east groups host events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Tickets cost $25. Timothy Lewis, director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be the guest speaker. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program — 10 a.m. Monday.
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Big reveals are unlikely in Trump-ordered Kennedy and MLK document drops, experts say
Historians say the Trump-ordered release of more information on the killings of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy ...
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MLK’s family responds to Trump’s order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family offered their response to ... about the same spot where he was killed a day later on April 4, 1968. Associated Press Photo A black minister had attended a ...
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Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James ... reported that day. "For us, the ...
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