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. The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. has been recognized as a federal holiday for more than 40 years in the United States ...

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the Civil Rights leader. Events were planned throughout the Chicagoland area, honoring Dr. King's legacy, including the ...

Five years ago, the brick walls of the Mahoney Recreation Center were blank. Today, a massive mural honoring Dr. Martin ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, but will mail be delivered in Georgia? Is school out? Here are the details plus some ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn't just a holiday — it's also a national day of service. Trump orders release of Arkansas congressman's son serving drug sentence Single mom loses 45lbs walking 20K steps ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several communities across the region will host a special dinner or event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. The YWCA in Bristol, Tenn., will host an MLK Children’s ...

The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned ...

BOISE, Idaho — While Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now widely recognized across Idaho, the path to recognition came later than most of the nation, following years of political resistance and sustained ...

Here is a list of some of the events being held to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon and Program will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wayne High ...