President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he would release classified documents in the coming days related to the assassinations of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr.
The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama urged Americans to 'honor' Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy minutes before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
Newport News community groups and churches held a parade, community feeding and more to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.
For newly-minted Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, who was sworn in Monday, Jan. 6, Martin Luther King Day holds special significance. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "unshakable commitment to justice, equality and non violence changed the course of history," Jenkins said in a news release.
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel, but took 15 years to become a federal holiday.
MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection on racism and civil rights. It's also designated as a national day of service. The King Center is ...
President Donald Trump is continuing to build upon Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and vision as he works towards securing peace in the Middle East.
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.