The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it
MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday
For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that thi
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MLK Day Celebration Parade
The Delta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade took place in downtown Huntsville and News 19 covered all the action!
Look back at photos of Arizonans pushing for MLK Day holiday
Arizona was one of the last states to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday and the only state that required a public vote to do so.
Civil rights leaders mobilise ahead of Trump’s inauguration on MLK Day
As the United States prepares to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and fight for equality, civil rights leaders are ...
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the ...
Mass. needs a prosecutor fighting against ‘a lot of hate in our world’ (The Republican Editorials)
But the top federal law enforcement official in Massachusetts made clear last week the ongoing prosecution of Dushko Vulchev ...
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On Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Philadelphians discuss the future of American politics and King’s legacy
With Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching on MLK holiday, dozens of Philadelphians gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s ...
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
Eric Adams returns from Trump meeting to voters wary of the president-elect
The New York City mayor, who is under indictment, addressed his sit down at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Harlem.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast honors students with scholarships
Scholarships were awarded to Springfield students who exemplify academic excellence at the 43rd annual Scholarship Breakfast ...
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Speakers at Georgia Capitol mark King holiday celebration with calls for unity
State of Georgia hosts 2025 MLK holiday ceremony at the Capitol to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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 ...