In a press release announcing the events, Two Mississippi Museums Director Michael Morris said the weekend's events and free admission are a great way to celebrate the 60th annive

Jan. 20 is a day to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. All around Bloomington, on-campus and off, events are happening in honor of MLK Jr. From breakfasts to volunteer events, there are plenty of options to attend.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.

Discover the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the modern-day leaders carrying on his fight for social justice. Meet Shaquayah McKenzie, Jadayah S. Muhammad, and Rashad D. Staton.

During Martin Luther King Jr.'s years of public appearances, he visited S.C. 10 times between 1959 and 1967, favoring the Penn Center in as a special retreat.

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How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his message in the '60s

Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings many celebrations to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Take a look at this year’s events, happening before and on the special day. See an event missing from this list?

If you know of an event that you want to be included in this article, click here to email the details BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Here’s a roundup of events happening across the Big Country in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.