55 Years Later: Witness to the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Told Her Story
In the decades following the assassination of a man who would one day have his name become synonymous with racial equality, one woman who stood on that
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
10 facts about Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr is remembered for his tireless work during the Civil Rights Movement and his dream that one day everyone would be treated as equals. A statue built in his memory now stands in Washington D.C. and each year, the third Monday in January is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American federal holiday.
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
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indiana for 2025? Banks, USPS, more
Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.
The reason why we celebrate Martin Luther King Day
On the third Monday of every January, the US celebrates Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday that pays tribute to the civil rights activist.
The dream is still alive: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born in Atlanta, Georgia, was a civil rights activist and pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
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.
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
Is the mail delivered on MLK Day? Are banks open? Here's what is open, closed in Arizona
Monday is Martin Luther King Day. Here's what to know about the businesses and services that are closed for the holiday in Arizona.
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MLK Jr.’s Fight for Civil Rights Was an Environmental Battle as Well
Terms like “environmental racism” or “environmental justice” were not yet part of the national lexicon when the Rev. Martin ...
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Witness to Martin Luther King Jr. assassination speaks out
Mary Ellen Ford was a 21-year-old cook at Memphis’ Lorraine Motel in April 1968, when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther ... him in his hotel room, Room 306. The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, King’s good ...
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be celebrated this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
according to the Stanford Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute. He was standing on a second-floor balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Triangle events, prayer breakfast remember Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy
The 45th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, presented by Capitol Broadcasting Company, ...