The first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday. This section of Carolina Journal commemorates the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday and ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. Her niece, the Rev. Bernice King, tweeted that her "beloved aunt" died Thursday. She was 95.

An in-depth look at the years leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, during which he endured an aggressive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Communities across Michigan soon celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring a key civil rights icon in U.S. history. Ahead of ...

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 ...