These profound words were delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on March 8, 1965, during his speech in Selma, Alabama. The civil rights leader continues to have a lasting impact on the nation ...

Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day collide Monday in a rare occurrence. The big picture: Stock markets, banks, many schools and the U.S. Postal Service are closed for the federal ...

Some, but not all, schools close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well. Other public offerings, like libraries, Departments of Motor Vehicles, and local government offices also frequently close.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be his 96th birthday. It is a federal holiday, so many offices and businesses will be closed for the day.