The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Musical celebrations honor MLK Jr. and young activists of the civil rights movement In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, the city of Evanston extended the one-day celebration to a ...

Here are some of the steps that led to the creation of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, as well as some of the resistance to the effort.

From the post office to the DMV, here's what to expect on Monday.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, ...

The size of the Poor People's March on Washington is astonishing. View Entire Post › ...

Upcoming events will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., including a downtown march and a film festival at ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, people across the country celebrated the life of the civil rights leader with tributes, acts of service, and parades. In Waikiki, thousands ...

The Albany High School Albanettes and Trubadors sing at the end of a wreath laying ceremony at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Lincoln Park in honor of the life and works of Dr. Martin ...

The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., a nationally recognized civil rights icon, will be celebrated in the Sacramento area, with several 2026 events and marches scheduled for the weekend and Jan. 19.

Dozens of NYU students and faculty convened last week for a hands-on lecture and discussion series about civil rights and ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while most private businesses will remain open.