On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity, and peace.

Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Hugo Magalhaes, Hugo Magalhaes via Pexels.) Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, and if you’re wondering what’s closed and what will still be ...

Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his biographer. On a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s Book of the Day podcast, Jonathan Eig, author of ...

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

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

The Supreme Court has upheld a law that could potentially lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports on the decision and its potential impact. There are several weekend events leading up to Monday's MLK Marade honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Dancers from the Assembly of the Rock Eternal perform during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration in downtown Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Unitarian Universalists of Naples members march with signs during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration in downtown Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through

President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James Earl Ray. The announcement came Thursday ...

President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.

A line of marchers honoring the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday spanned generations who said current events motivated them to speak out about injustices