When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
39th MLK Day sees public service events, celebrations across U.S.
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super Bowl played a role.
What’s open, closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Monday commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with Trump’s ...
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...
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MLK Luncheon: Keeping the Legacy Alive with Faith, Love, and Action
The Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA) and Comets Activity Board is hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cutler ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
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MLK Jr.’s Fight for Civil Rights Was an Environmental Battle as Well
Terms like “environmental racism” or “environmental justice” were not yet part of the national lexicon when the Rev. Martin ...