Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr.
Local event remembers impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Shenango Valley Urban League's event in Hubbard, Ohio remembers impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump,
San Diego remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, San Diegans gathered at the World Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park to honor his legacy and remember his struggles for civil rights and equality, while students at SDSU used poetry and painting to express their impressions of the activist.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across western Massachusetts
It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several communities will be hosting events honoring his life and legacy. What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? This is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Bakersfield College
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at College
Martin Luther King Jr. Day service recap
Did you miss the 40th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on MLK Day? Here are the highlights.
How music stars, movie stars and pop culture helped spread MLK's message
How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his ...
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These events in Phoenix and Mesa honor MLK Day
A morning march from Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church to Hance Park kicked off daylong activities in Phoenix. Residents, community ...
TCM’s MLK Day Movie Marathon Schedule: ‘Sounder,’ ‘A Patch of Blue’ & More Films to Watch
Turner Classic Movies honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ’s legacy all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...
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Mesa Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. with Annual Parade and Festival Highlighting Unity and Inclusion
Mesa celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade and festival under this year's theme, "Building Bridges: ...
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Ceremony honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, calls for continued fight for equality
The work of Martin Luther King Jr. and others who fought for and advocated for equality and justice for all, no matter their race, must be remembered, those attending a ceremony Monday said. "There is ...
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On joint MLK Day, inauguration, Minnesotans hold civil rights leader’s principles close to heart
Monday was only the second time in history the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day have fallen on the ...
Rocky's first Black student-body president wants to help others 'feel valued and heard'
Juliet Atim, now co-president of Rocky Mountain High's student body, rarely had another Black student in her elementary and ...
King never gave up his righteous fight, an example for all to follow
As the inauguration and MLK Day converged, Trump’s nod to the civil rights leader was smothered in a speech of grievance.