Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message endures
The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
From being a preacher in an Atlanta Baptist church to one of the most quoted Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey was heavily covered by The Tennessean. Although many associate Tennessee with King's assassination,
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Best Museums in Memphis: Elvis, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Music
Museum lovers like myself swoon over cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York for their outstanding museums, but we found Memphis, Tennessee to be another terrific “museum city.”
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
Near church where he once preached, Paterson remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
On a piece of hallowed ground in Paterson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a sermon in 1968. Just days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, his life was cut short. But in
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"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.
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
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. The last time the two dates overlapped was during President Bill Clinton's second inauguration in January 1997, which also included both inauguration events and MLK Day commemorations.
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indiana for 2025? Banks, USPS, more
Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.
Marching for a dream: Tuscaloosa marks Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Hundreds gathered in downtown Tuscaloosa to observe the birthday of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The sham continues: MLK Day, the Trump agenda, and the war against justice
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Swannanoa wife, husband killed by Helene honored at MLK Jr. Candlelight Service
While not the focus of the service, several moments throughout the night lingered on the scars left behind by the storm.
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At least one sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots a person in a stolen car in Memphis, authorities say
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MLK Day Kicks Off at King’s Atlanta Congregation With Daughter’s Warning
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ebenezer Baptist Church featured impactful speeches emphasizing justice, freedom, and the fight ...
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Federal Judge Jerry W. Blackwell Honors MLK's Legacy, Urges Unity at Duke Chapel Service
Judge Jerry W. Blackwell invoked hope and unity at Duke Chapel in memory of MLK and addressed societal divides, within Duke ...
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Tyler residents march to honor MLK's legacy
It was a chilly January morning on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but the freezing temperatures didn’t deter a crowd of ...