Martin Luther King Jr.'s emphasis on nonviolence and service to his "beloved community" garnered the civil rights leader worldwide recognition. In 1964, at 35 years old, King became the youngest ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of four times a year when those that charge entrance fees waive them. A federal marshal reads a court order halting a planned voter registration protest march at ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17, is a national holiday — which means some institutions and businesses may be closed.

MLK Day is Monday, giving many a long weekend. From learning more about Martin Luther King Jr. to being with family, here's how to spend your time.

When was Martin Luther King Jr. born? King, a civil rights icon, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on Jan. 15, 1929.. Is MLK Day always on a Monday? Yes, the holiday is observed each year on the third ...

MLK at the National Archives: at archives.gov use the search bar to find Martin Luther King Jr. lessons, speeches and historical documents. Shaylah Brown is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com.

The annual day of remembrance celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., although King's actual birthday falls on January 15. How to celebrate MLK Day ...

The family of Martin Luther King Jr. is calling for “no celebration” of MLK Day without the passage of voting rights legislation, putting pressure on President Joe Biden and lawmakers to act ...

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated four years later.