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A documentary covering Stevie Wonder’s work to make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a holiday is now in production.
A new documentary from Stevie Wonder will explore his role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.
Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...
In response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon's intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, ...
Parades and celebrations marking Gainesville’s 41st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day took place as Trump prepared to take office as the 47th president of the United States.
Ian Wint works at the “Jerk N Tingz” food stand at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and Music Fest in on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Athens, Georgia.
Volunteers turned out to write thank you cards to veterans and others during a Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Cleaver Family YMCA, 7000 Troost Ave., on Monday, Jan. 20 ...
Rochester, N.Y. - Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with several events in the area celebrating his legacy. 1199SEIU’s 44th Annual MLK Day Celebration at URMC 1199SEIU, a union representing ...
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ...
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and also Inauguration Day in the U.S., meaning there's two federal holidays happening simultaneously. Because of the federal holidays Monday, you might want to ...
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The federal government shuts down on the third Monday of every January for the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This year, that day is Jan. 20.