Martin Luther King Jr, MLK Day

A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Massachusetts? Supermarkets, banks, more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so some businesses will be closed in Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know.
Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It will begin at 9 a.m. at MLK Jr. Square Park at Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kansas City, and end at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Martin Luther King III asks Trump to ‘be in dialogue with everybody’
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King III sits down with Kristen Welker to share his thoughts on the holiday commemorating his father, Martin Luther King Jr., falling on the same day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Here's what will be open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day in Connecticut
Several public agencies, federal offices and schools will close to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, coinciding with Trump's Inauguration Day.
Parade among events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. What's planned
The inauguration of President Donald Trump will be taking place in Washington while the nation also celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday in 1983 under President Ronald Reagan to commemorate King’s achievements during the Civil Rights Movement.
10 famous quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.
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 remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Martin Luther King III calls on Trump to talk ‘with everybody’ to unite US
The son of Martin Luther King Jr's request to the incoming president comes just ahead of Trump's return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Man on motorcycle dies after being struck by car on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro police say
A man on a motorcycle was killed after being hit by a car Sunday, according to the Greensboro Police Department. A press ...
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin ...