With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of respect for the leader.

Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.

His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights

Also pardoned were a top Virginia lawmaker and advocates for immigrant rights, criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention.

Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.

If we know one thing about the King’s Philosophy it is that one can learn from the harm that one is going through or have gone through and be made stronger in the process. There is a place for harm in the world and we can all learn from that harm process.

A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.

For some local leaders, this Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time for reflecting and honoring the legacies of impactful elders who came before them.

Share articleIn 1963, during the civil rights movement, at least 250,000 people marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous  “I Have a Dream” speech.

Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about

Several events are planned in Aurora on Monday to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday honoring the legendary Civil Rights leader.

Scholarly speeches, a free documentary screening and a silent march through campus, will all be part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations at UC Santa Barbara this week.