Today we mark the King Holiday Observance and the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. King was a civil rights leader known for his use of nonviolence to promote change and his iconic "I Have a ...

A group of radical New York City teachers is planning a “Teach-In for Palestine” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for students as young as 6. The event, the first in a six-part series hosted by NYC ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, will be observed on Jan. 19. The holiday falls on the third Monday in January each year and is held around the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, ...

The first federal holiday of 2026 is straight ahead. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January - near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929. It’s held on ...

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings, service, civil rights activities and his commitment to social justice, many events are scheduled in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities.

WASHINGTON — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday recognizes his work toward equality, justice ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader, is fast approaching. Observed on the third Monday in January, the holiday falls near King’s birthday and gives Americans ...

The 2026 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, is just weeks away. Do workers get a day off? Are banks and post offices open? Here’s what you need to know about the holiday’s ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., addresses a capacity crowd from the pulpit at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., March 31, 1968. (AP Photo/John Rous) “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run ...

You'll have several chances to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Burlington area as the national holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader approaches on Jan. 19.

Knoxville doesn’t honor the life, work and continuing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for just a day. It’s a month-long celebration. Knoxville's 44 th annual King Week celebration begins weeks ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. Most large retailers, like Target and Walmart, will remain open for business. Banks, post offices, and ...