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.

Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant ...

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

It's an easy decision, for me. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors service, not self-gratification.

It wasn't until nearly 20 years after his assassination that Martin Luther King Jr. Day became federally recognized in 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed it into law. The holiday was ...

Jan. 20 will be a special day for many Americans. 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 will coincide with the presidential ... the holiday will also coincide with Inauguration Day. Former President Ronald Reagan first made the day a federal holiday in ...

The government shuts down the third Monday in January to honor Martin Luther ... King was assassinated but was not passed until 15 years after his death. On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan ...

This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther ... King was assassinated but was not passed until 15 years after his death. On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald ...