The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another holiday is approaching fast, and this one will be a three-day weekend for many across the United States. Martin Luther ...

Oklahoma City is home to the third-largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in the United States, drawing thousands each year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more ...

WASHINGTON — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday recognizes his work toward equality, justice ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent Black civil rights activist and Baptist minister from Atlanta.

Growing up as a teenager in Kano State, Nigeria, in the 1980s, I loved to read. Used copies of Ebony magazine were especially treasured. They offered a rare window into the lives, struggles and ...

The United Ministerial Alliance of Salisbury-Rowan County will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday at 6 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Robert Kelley, pastor of Moore‘s Chapel AME Zion Church ...

The new documentary is being developed by Byron Allen and Ava DuVernay, with release details still forthcoming.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friends and family joined Tallahassee’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade with floats by local organizations and marching ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday that honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a major leader in the civil rights movement. In 2026, the holiday will be observed on ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. Florida and federal offices will be closed on the day, although most stores and restaurants will be open. All Florida schools will be ...