Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal ...

In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleared Congress, and President Ronald Reagan signed it.

Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...

With the date of presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both set by law, the two have - and will - keep ...

Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super Bowl played a role.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Donald Trump's inauguration will result in the closure of several key offices and services.

Here’s what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...

Congressman Kweisi Mfume reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of service. Learn more about ...

The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.

More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of ...