On January 20, 1986, the United States marked the first federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a milestone that arrived after years of political struggle and grassroots activism. The ...
The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned ...
Learn about this special holiday with our guide to MLK Day, including how to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings today and all year round. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors Dr. King's work ...
Historians say community should join ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ on Monday in honor of the late civil rights leader, especially as federal priorities shift against his vision. It’s hard to find a ticket to ...
The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service's list of free entry days for 2026. New free entry days have been added, including June 14 ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — South Carolina became the last state in the country to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official paid state holiday at the start of May in 2000. At Rosewood ...