Cheshire Student Wins Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently announced the winners of his ninth annual "Martin Luther King Jr. Day Essay Contest."
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
Powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message endures
The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Annual community celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held Jan. 26
Aiken’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featured Christale Spain, a USCA alumna and the first black woman to chair the S.C. Democratic Party
USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College hosting their annual Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Celebration and Service Fair
Christale Spain, the first African American woman to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party, and an alumnus at USC Aiken was the keynote speaker. She told her story of her journey to success.
College students in Aiken celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy
Aiken universities came together to celebrate the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made to public service through their annual community celebration on Sunday.
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of ...
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MLK’s family responds to Trump’s order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family offered their response to President Trump’s decision to release the secret FBI files on the civil rights icon’s assassination nearly 60 years ago — a ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will coincide with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump this year. Martin Luther King ...
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Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James Earl Ray. The announcement came Thursday ...
Raleigh remembers Martin Luther King Jr. as a leader of ‘radical love’ with march, sermon
Parade-goers march during the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March in downtown Raleigh on Monday, Jan. 20 ,2025 ...
Hundreds march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Sacramento as Donald Trump takes office
Some marchers carried signs saying “no human should be illegal” and “immigrants rights are civil rights,” referencing ...
Martin Luther King Jr’s family urges Trump to let them review assassination files first before release: ‘Personal loss’
The family of Martin Luther King Jr. expressed their emotional response to President Trump's decision to declassify records ...
Connecticut youth highlighted at Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s March and Bell ringing Ceremony in Cheshire
State and local leaders gathered with community members in Cheshire Saturday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s ...