As the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day and marks Trump's second inauguration, Kansas City activists worry the new president will follow through on campaign promises like mass deportations and clamping down on diversity,
TULSA, Okla. — Monday is the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Although King was born on Jan. 15, the holiday in honor of him is celebrated the third Monday of January each year. Thousands will use the day to volunteer with various organizations and reflect on king's mission of racial equality.
NEW YORK — Monday, Jan. 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority of business closures will be for MLK Day. King’s actual ...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., people across the metro are coming together to participate in a variety of events aimed at making a difference.
The NFL community took to social media on Monday to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It also happens to be Inauguration Day, which is always held on January 20th per the U.S. Constitution. The two typically don’t coincide, but they just so happen to fall on the same day this year.
Topeka leaders honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Capitol on Jan. 16. Lawmakers and members of the African American Affairs Commission led an annual MLK march around the Statehouse. The march was the first step in Thursday’s time to honor Dr.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great
Various activities will be held in coming days in Topeka to celebrate the legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Lawrence Restaurant Week runs through Jan. 26 and benefits the Hospitality Workers Relief Fund. See LawrenceRestaurantWeek.org for menus and other details. Friday, Jan. 17 Opening Night: “Native Gardens,