Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super ...
Opinion: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, how would he have approached the Trump era?
The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how ...
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It ...
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Arizona's path to recognition was particularly complex. In March 1986, Governor Bruce Babbitt declared Martin Luther ...
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin ...
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
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 ...