Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
From a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to MLK Days of Service, here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
From being a preacher in an Atlanta Baptist church to one of the most quoted Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey was heavily covered by The Tennessean.
Why isn’t Martin Luther King Day celebrated on his Birthday on January 15? Date and celebration significance explored
Martin Luther King Day is the celebration of the civil rights activist's birthday that falls in January. However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indiana for 2025? Banks, USPS, more
Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
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.
Dayhoff: Remembering community leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about
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.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
After storm, a dedicated group gathered to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in York
MLK event organizer had to think on the fly after weather altered the annual remembrance at Crispus Attucks going strong in ...
MLK Day kicks off at King's Atlanta congregation with daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” to open a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former ...