The vibe at this year’s MLK Day keynote was the “fierce urgency of now,” as keynote speaker Erica Chenoweth and Bates ...

We’ve really got to ask ourselves some serious questions — especially people who are in power, especially people who are white — there seems to be a lack of empathy and humanity for Black life.” ...

Martin Luther King Jr. came to the city in August 1965 as part of a protest campaign targeting big cities up North. His visit included a stop in Mantua. Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier ...

Governor Kathy Hochul attended Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in New York ... "That's what we do in America. We protest. And the beauty is we have the right to protest. You know, Dr. King ...

Don’t Shoot Portland will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march, formally titled the 11th Annual Reclaim the Dream March for Human Rights and Dignity. The family-focused, youth-led ...

A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that this holiday is really about helping others.

Related: MLK requested a song minutes before his assassination ... faiths and parties” in protest marches. Entertainers including Wonder canceled Arizona events. Companies moved conventions.

Celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through performances, protest marches, community art programs, and volunteer projects! This year’s festival features ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a significant federal holiday in the United States, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader who championed equality, justice, and nonviolent protest.