Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal legal public holiday and, since 1994, a national day of service, "a day on, not a day off," as the late and revered Georgia Rep. John Lewis once said.

By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has ...

Organizations across Houston plan to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights activist, in various ways.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He ...

Middle Tennessee State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in ...

Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights ...

On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements ...