It took a long political effort to make the King Holiday commemoration a federal law. ATLANTA — The MLK Day holiday is marked annually as a day of service and remembrance of the struggle for justice, ...

Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther ...

Three Omaha-area residents have been recognized for representing the diverse and inclusive vision of civil rights leader Dr.

Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal ...

People gathered at a historic church in north Portland for a special service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other ...

In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleared Congress, and President Ronald Reagan signed it.

"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power ...

Maryland’s participation in the Coretta Scott King Classic is an opportunity to honor the family legacy and emphasize women’s ...

Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, ...

Rev. Peter Johnson writes about the Martin Luther King Jr. he knew: He was brilliant, athletic and kind. I can see him ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...