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.
Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Places, services that will be closed on MLK Jr. Day in Kansas City metro
Tomorrow, January 20, 2025, is a national holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal government will close on Monday, Jan. 19, for MLK Day, as well as any Kansas or Missouri governmental bodies.
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
Martin Luther King Jr., and many events around Kansas City will honor his social justice legacy. Many governments and businesses give their employees the day off for the national holiday, but nonprofits and community service organizations have long touted the motto of “A day on,
With MLK Day observed Monday, here's what's open and closed for the holiday
While Inauguration Day will be the focus for many on Monday, it also marks the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.
Utah to celebrate MLK Day with various events
Nearly 25 years after Utah leaders formalized the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a slew of activities are planned on ...
Is Hobby Lobby open on MLK Day 2025? What to know before you go to the store
If you’re planning to visit Hobby Lobby on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, here’s what you ...
Trump says he will quickly release JFK, Robert Kennedy, MLK assassination files
President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he would release classified documents in the coming days related to the ...
Spartanburg pays tribute to MLK Jr. with civil rights icon Ruby Bridges
Hundreds of people gathered at the Memorial Auditorium to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights trailblazer Martin ...
What MLK knew that today’s progressives keep forgetting
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s social justice movement was facing overwhelming obstacles, including a White backlash to Black ...
MLK Day 2025: What’s open on Monday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stores, malls, supermarkets
Some businesses will be open and services will be available in New Jersey and the surrounding region on Martin Luther King Jr ...
“One of Them Days ”narrowly beats “Mufasa ”for the top spot at the MLK weekend box office
Universal's "Wolf Man" howls its way to No. 3, with "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" close behind.
San Diego’s 43rd Martin Luther King Jr. parade celebrates his legacy, sows new hope
Spectators at the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in San Diego on Sunday said they wished for a city and nation where all have ...
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Annual MLK Day Parade in Gwinnett County canceled due to inclement weather
Winter weather expected to sweep Georgia this week is already causing problems. United Ebony Society's annual Martin Luther ...