Though Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially recognized on Monday, students, staff and community members gathered in Bemidji State's American Indian Resource Center on Tuesday to celebrate not only the man but the movement of which he was part.

legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it. Reagan’s signing did not lead other Republicans to follow.

MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection on racism and civil rights. It's also designated as a national day of service. The King Center is ...

But President Donald Trump’s inauguration also loomed over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. “While this gathering is going on, we have this interesting person that’s being ...

institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his ...

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Students, faculty and staff from both USC Aiken and Aiken Tech offered a helping hand at several community organizations in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

The Staten Island Black Heritage Family, founded by Minnie Graham, co-hosted the second annual Martin Luther King Day Leadership Brunch at the Central Family Life Center, Tompkinsville, on Jan. 20.

Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed 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. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

From documentaries to narrative films, Moviefone counts down the 15 best movies and TV shows about Martin Luther King Jr. to watch on MLK Day.