Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming holiday, why we celebrate it and why it's more than just a long-weekend.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..

Jacksonville's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday has been postponed because of expected cold temperatures.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

At 11 a.m. community members are invited to “Martin Luther King Jr.: A Conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin.” At 6 p.m. he will present “A King for Our Times.” Both talks will be held at Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol,

Whether you choose to engage in local activities or leave the city, there are many ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy or celebrate Black culture in the nation’s capital during this converenge of events.

Monday will mark several different occasions across the country, including a federal holiday and a major sporting event.

The event’s Human Dignity Awards were presented to the Southeast Disaster Response Team and John E. Warren for their commitment to Martin Luther King Jr.’s values.