Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements ...

He is the only American, other than George Washington, whose birthday is a national holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became an officially observed holiday for schools, banks, and federal offices ...

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the ...

So, while he started his second term on Sunday, Jan. 20, his public ceremony was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Inauguration Day was not initially held on Jan. 20. When George Washington was ...

In the good ole days—and I guess that statement dates me—national holidays and national recognition days came few and far ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

Monday marks Martin Luther ... Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and former President George Washington’s birthday, to be marked on Mondays. So even though the anniversary of King’s birthday ...

Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.

Missouri Southern State University will host its 25th Martin Luther King Jr. Day event starting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Ron Richard Athletic Center near Fred G. Hughes Stadium ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, which happens to also be ... In Largo, UM Capital Region Health and Prince George’s County Councilwoman Wala Blegay will honor the life and legacy of ...