Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be his 96th birthday. It is a federal holiday, so many offices and businesses will be closed for the day.

Days after King's assassination, legislation was drafted to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but it would be another 15 years before King was recognized with a day and even longer for all of the ...

A photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is decorated on a float at the 29th Annual MLK Grande Parade Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Midtown in Houston. This year's parade is at 10 a.m Monday in Midtown.

For 30 years, Houston has doubled its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with two parades on the same day and at the same time. Again on Monday, Houstonians will have multiple ways to ...

Martin Luther King Jr. has had a lasting impact on the United States, with 93% of Americans believing in his legacy. MLK Day is a federal holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work.

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day — or MLK Day — is on Monday, Jan. 20. MLK Day always takes place on the third Monday of January since it falls near his birthday, which is Jan. 15.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The federal government shuts down on the third Monday of every January for the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This year, that day is Jan. 20.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shakes his fist during a speech in Selma, Ala., Feb. 12, 1965. King was engaged in a battle with Sheriff Jim Clark over voting rights and voter registration in Selma.

As announced by NAVADMIN 009/12, the Navy will join the nation to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 16. Navy commands are encouraged to reflect on the recurring theme, "Remember! Celebrate!

Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.

Jan. 17—A free community meal celebrating Martin Luther King Day will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Austin First United Methodist Church. The meal is open to anyone and is sponsored by the ...

Ohio State game will air nationally on FOX at 11 a.m. as part of a doubleheader event. Michigan and Vanderbilt will follow at ...