The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
How many times has Inauguration Day fallen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let's take a look
Donald Trump will celebrate his Inauguration Day today, the same day as MLK Day. How many times have the two days overlapped? Here's what to know.
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
Trump pledges to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
President Donald Trump invoked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol. The occasion coincided with Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday dedicated to the civil rights leader’s memory and ideals.
Trump blasts DEI on MLK Day—and Martin Luther King III fires back
Donald Trump was sworn in on MLK Day, the holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, III, co-founder and chair of the Drum Major Institute and son of Dr.
Trump: We Will Make Martin Luther King's Dream Come True, "Unity Is Now Returning To America"
Donald Trump marked that his second inauguration day is also Martin Luther King Day and pledged to "make his dream come true." "To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote.
MLK Dream Team presents 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The difference between a wish and a goal, or a dream if you will, is effort. If there is no effort into that idea, if there is no
On heels of Trump's inauguration, Wisconsin celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The 45th annual ceremony at the state Capitol kicked off kicked off an hour after President Donald Trump was sworn in.
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights ...
Editorial: Reflect on spirit of peace and unity as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, let's reflect on how each of us can live our lives with a spirit of peace and unity.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be celebrated this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to USA TODAY, this coincidence has occurred only three times in the past, and they were ...
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
Jonathan Eig is the author of “King: A Life,” winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the ...
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Are government offices open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? What to know
Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday is designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to ...