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.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.
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 will begin at 9 a.m. at MLK Jr. Square Park at Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kansas City, and end at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.
10 famous quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.
Here's what will be open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day in Connecticut
Several public agencies, federal offices and schools will close to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, coinciding with Trump's Inauguration Day.
Here’s what’s open, close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Several governments, businesses and organizations will be closed on Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Salem and Silverton
Martin Luther King Jr. falls on the third Monday of January every year. The holiday means the closure of state offices, courts, public schools, universities and other businesses and individuals are encouraged to celebrate the holiday by volunteering.
Top 25 players to watch at the 2025 De La Salle Martin Luther King Jr. Classic high school basketball event
Future college and possibly even professional talent will run up-and-down the hardwood throughout Monday's all-day event at ...
MLK Jr. Weekend Festivities: Things to Do
Next time you’re on the highway, check out your surroundings. Take a long look at those semis, tractor-trailers, and ...
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Civil rights advisor Bayard Rustin helped inform Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream’
Martin Luther King Jr. was advised to cut ties with Rustin for that very reason, although he continued to call on Rustin ...
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'For a reason and a purpose': Community members honor sacrifices of MLK Jr. at Longview parade
Residents lined up Saturday morning along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Longview to honor the street’s namesake — and ...
3rd annual Dr. MLK Jr. Gospel Choir concert held in north Tulsa
The Booker School of Music hosted the 3rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gospel Choir concert in north Tulsa on Saturday.
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Volunteers spend Saturday helping Atlanta school ahead of MLK Day of Service
ATLANTA — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dozens of volunteers spent their Saturday as a day of service to help out ...
Viewpoint: Preserve MLK Jr. Boulevard in Lansing as sign of respect for civil rights leader
With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of ...
Eastland and Pecatonica will meet in the MLK Jr. Memorial Tournament Championship
Eastland will get a shot at revenge versus Pecatonica after the Indians defeated the Cougars in the Eastland Holiday ...