Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Altus Unity Walk held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
Today in Altus there was a Unity Walk held in honor of Martin Luther King Day. During this event, the members of the community were invited by the “Dream Big Project Management” to walk from Altus City Hall down Martin Luther King Avenue,
Springfield commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day just before U.S. president’s inauguration
Under the banner of "creating the beloved community," NAACP members and other residents of Missouri’s third-largest city commemorated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march in downtown Springfield,
Free museum admission and more events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a celebration and honoring of the work done by the famed civil rights leader. Organizations around Boston are offering free museum admission, family-friendly activities and live performances for the occasion.
Audio: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 Speech at Glenville High School in Cleveland
"We’ve got to organize so effectively and so well and engage in such powerful, creative protest that there will not be a power in the world that can stop us and that can afford to ignore us"
'We are free': Mooresville residents march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Julia Russo, 15, and Micayla Henry, 18, are both members of the Mooresville High School Navy JROTC. They led the march while carrying a banner that stated the MLK Day program’s theme: “Mission Possible: Dream Bigger.”
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Texas? Supermarkets, banks, more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday on which many people, including students, are off. It's also a day when many may reflect on the civil rights leader and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
See schedule of OKC events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
This is a roundup of activities and events being held in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day 2025: 10 facts you didn’t know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Fifty-six years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated while fighting for justice and equality. His death marked a pivotal moment in American history; however, his influence continues to shape the world today.
Here are the events happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston
It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the legacy of the civil rights leader is being celebrated in Massachusetts. Here is a list of events honoring Dr. King in Boston.
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Raising the banner
Dustin Sims, left, and Steubenville Martin Luther King Jr. Association President Jim Baber stood by a banner they’d just ...
Photos: In 1986, Opal Lee led Fort Worth’s first MLK march after it became federal holiday
Jan. 15, 1986: Opal Lee, right, and Brenda Polk carry a painted banner of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during a ...
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MLK Day weekend events in and around Baltimore
Whether you’re relaxing or looking to participate in a day of service, there are plenty of ways to mark Martin Luther King Jr ...
Banner project traces some of the Lehigh Valley’s Black history
As the country prepares to mark the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Bethlehem is celebrating the contributions its ...