Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,

A list of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. around the federal and West Virginia holiday on Jan. 20, 2025.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the legacy of the American civil rights icon, is this month. Here's what you should know.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.

By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has heard and believed in: “I have a dream.” The speech was and is a roadmap to complete civil rights.

Organizations across Houston plan to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights activist, in various ways.

Middle Tennessee State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Student Union Atrium.