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

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

San Juan County’s proclamations recognize that both MLK Day and Black History Month are times to celebrate and honor Black and African Americans’ contributions to social activism, science, art, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, ...

The Trump Administration has been fighting holidays such as Juneteenth and Pride Month. Does that include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

UW-Eau Claire has opened the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Exhibit to commemorate Black History Month, launching with a ceremony honoring faculty contributions to social justice. The Martin Luther King ...

From the post office to the DMV, here's what to expect on Monday.

President Donald Trump's administration eliminated free entry days for two holidays honoring African Americans, MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, will be observed Jan. 19, 2026. Here's what to know.

Let the stirring words of Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr. and other famous Black voices move you.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19 this year. What does that mean for people who want to get some errands done or head to a national park on the holiday? MLK Day is always recognized on the ...

Are banks or financial markets open on MLK Day? Banks and financial markets are closed for the federal holiday. The holiday honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the civil rights movement, ...