As the United States prepares to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and fight for equality, civil rights leaders are organizing efforts to counter policies expected from President-elect Donald Trump that they believe will undermine decades of progress.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20, by presenting his most famous speech and hosting a blood drive on the holiday that is often called a “national day of service.” Guests can also enjoy a performance by a string quartet.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to

SummarySpecial Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at Lincoln Library to feature recital by local talent, music, and blood drive The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has announced a special celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Burt Ross I have written before about how I was surprised that when I hosted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Harvard back in 1965, he was totally without protection from the time I picked him up at the airport in the morning to the time I dropped him off late at night at

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.

Photos by Steve Lewis. Mr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is considered one of the great orations in American

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.

In the good ole days—and I guess that statement dates me—national holidays and national recognition days came few and far between. January would pass by without much fanfare, and Abraham

Columnist Will Sutton sees a weird Monday coming as the nation observes Martin Luther King Day and the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. Certain businesses and institutions across the country will not be open on Jan. 20 to mark Martin Luther King Day 2024.