A new documentary from Stevie Wonder will explore his role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen with the Washington Monument, during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington, Monday, Jan.20, 2020.

The longtime civil rights leader and senior pastor of First Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix was honored June 29 as he ...

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, ...

The WET Rescue team is searching the Des Moines River near downtown after a 911 caller reported finding a possible body in the river. At around 8 p.m. Friday the Des ...

Marches in recent years, mostly by young people all over our country and abroad for issues such as gun control, are an ...

President Barack Obama moved the Martin Luther King Jr. bust into the Oval Office in 2009. Trump kept it during his first term but now it's gone.

Sharpton will be attending the MLK Day march in Washington, D.C. this year. The nonprofit Jersey Cares expects 1,800 volunteers to participate in its two-day Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ...

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 ...

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 JR., CORETTA SCOTT KING BUS MLK Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January, meaning it may not always land on King's actual birthday, Jan. 15.

Meanwhile, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which this year also falls on Jan. 20. Here's what to know about what's open or closed on Monday.