Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal legal public holiday and, since 1994, a national day of service, "a day on, not a day off," as the late and revered Georgia Rep. John Lewis once said.

By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has ...

January 20 – marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in Memphis, Tn., in 1968. The holiday didn’t ...

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

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He ...

Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights ...

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

North Carolina joins at least 20 other states that will raise flags from half-staff on Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

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