However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e., January 15. Instead, MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of the month to align with the birthday.

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of America’s most transformational leaders. His impact on the American Civil Rights Movement ...

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered "I Have a Dream," one ... I feel like this one is more in detail.” ...

The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...

As we pay tribute to his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — observed on the third Monday of January in recognition of his birthday on Jan. 15, 1929 — we revisit some of his most ...

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year. Here’s what to know about Martin ...

MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.

Leah Weber on Monday had a short but touching tribute to her husband, Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, meaning business stops across most federal institutions, while most private businesses will remain open. This year, the holiday coincides with ...

Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown ... Banks follow the federal holiday schedule, meaning all banks and their branches will be closed. However, ATMs and digital ...

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered "I Have ... I feel like this one is more in detail.” Scotty Pippen Jr. learned of King's significance through the school system and ...