legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it. Reagan’s signing did not lead other Republicans to follow.
MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection on racism and civil rights. It's also designated as a national day of service. The King Center is ...
But President Donald Trump’s inauguration also loomed over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. “While this gathering is going on, we have this interesting person that’s being ...
institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his ...
Bernice A. King urged people to get her "Daddy's Dream right." Here why experts think this part of the civil rights leader's famed speech often gets misrepresented.
In a day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy, The Arc and River Bend Food Bank hosted a mobile food pantry for those needing food assistance.
An executive order by Donald Trump demands the nation's security organizations create plans to release confidential records regarding the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
Students at USC Aiken and Aiken Tech marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by holding a day of service around the community on Friday.
Students, faculty and staff from both USC Aiken and Aiken Tech offered a helping hand at several community organizations in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Judge Lillian Alexander's journey to the bench of the 507th Family District Court was led by two ideals: education and inspiration.
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Northern Michigan University community is channeling the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday as it builds kits for those in need. A group spent Friday afternoon assembling winter care kits. The kits included emergency blankets, hand/foot warmers, snacks and more.