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 ...

The King Holiday Observance and legacy of of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., including his ties to South Carolina ...

The U.S. began observing Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday 40 years ago. Here & Now ‘s Indira ...

By  TERRY TANG The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln ...

In his 39 years (1929-1968) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement. On ...

Every year on the third Monday of January, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday that ...

The Origins of Martin Luther King Jr. Day The idea for a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. emerged shortly after his assassination on April 4, 1968. Democratic Rep. John Conyers ...

The long battle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Millions across federal, state, and local governments, institutions ...

The 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service is Monday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. ET. Here's how you can watch LIVE.

MLK Day 2026 falls on January 19, honoring Martin Luther King’s legacy. Learn when did MLK Day became a federal holiday, its ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day not only commemorates one of the most influential figures in American history, but it’s emblematic of the minister’s fight for Black Americans’ rights. While most people ...

In 1980, Wonder recorded the tribute “Happy Birthday”, specifically calling for a national holiday around King’s birthday in ...