Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were the proud parents of four children. Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther ...

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...

1929-1968 In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president.

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year. Here’s what to know about Martin ...

Also, this year, the inauguration falls on the same day as the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. If you're not familiar with the process, here is a reminder: Inauguration Day ...

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a law, designating the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging Americans ...

Every year the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King is designated as a federal holiday to pay respect to the man who played such a pivotal role in the civil rights and social justice movements.

It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...

If you’re looking for a hopeful sign of things to come in 2025, perhaps the coincidence of Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20 could be the augury you’re looking for. The paired ...