Marchers walked alongside local and state leaders that included Arizona Gov ... the first city in the state to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a paid holiday. "For me it's about making sure ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was to be his final speech, telling a rally ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, which means banks will be closed and government services as well, such as city offices, animal services, administrative offices of the police ...

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is commemorating the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. This year's theme, "How Long, Not Long," is taken from King's famous speech ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, is a time to honor the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the most prominent leader of the ...

On a day of change in America, the mood for some outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center was reflected inside at the speaker's podium during the city's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is set for the third Monday in January, and Tampa Bay is celebrating with events honoring his legacy. The City of Tampa’s Martin Luther King ...

Leah Weber on Monday had a short but touching tribute to her husband, Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.