MLK Day, Martin Luther King

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.
LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align. The last time the two dates overlapped was during President Bill Clinton's second inauguration in January 1997, which also included both inauguration events and MLK Day commemorations.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025: A Celebration of Legacy and Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an annual federal holiday to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a very significant figure in the American civil rights movement. The holiday falls on the third Monday in January and this year happens to be on January 20,
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive te
MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday
For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that thi
What's open and closed in Hudson Valley on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here's what's open and closed during the national holiday.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
Inauguration Day falls on MLK Day. Is Inauguration Day a federal holiday? What to know
Because MLK Day is on Monday, most employees will get a day off. Does this mean Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, too?
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What’s open, closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
NEW YORK — Monday, Jan. 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday ...
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super Bowl played a role.
Deseret News archives: Martin Luther King Jr. Day history celebrated with service, optimism
On Nov. 2, 1983, then President Ronald Reagan signed the bill named the “King Holiday Bill” that forevermore set the third ...
How Stevie Wonder, John Conyers and the UAW made MLK Day a holiday | Opinion
Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal ...