The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement against everything Trump stands for.

From being a preacher in an Atlanta Baptist church to one of the most quoted Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey was heavily covered by The Tennessean. Although many associate Tennessee with King's assassination,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third ... Lee When the federal holiday was adopted in the 1980s, Mississippi and Alabama lawmakers opted to add it to an existing holiday honoring Confederate general Robert E.

King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

Above: Mel Weinstein speaks with members of the Mountain communities and surrounding areas gather together to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr on Monday, January 20, 2025;

WVTM 13 archival footage of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. Sign up for our Newsletters. Birmingham Indivisible held the peaceful rally Jan. 18 at the federal courth

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.

The Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest asked students to consider King's challenge: “What are you doing for others?” Here are grades 1-5 winners.