Martin Luther King, MLK Day

A tale of two cities: Nation’s capital divided on Martin Luther King Day 2025
Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors his vision amidst presidential inauguration.
Minnesota marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day against backdrop of Trump’s inauguration
More than 2,000 people gathered for an annual breakfast Monday in Minneapolis to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed for MLK Day 2025
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, since it is a federal holiday and the Federal Reserve will be closed.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump pardons White Supremacists moments after vowing to realise Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘dream'
Hours after vowing to realise the dreams of Black American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, President Donald Trump pardoned leaders of White supremacist groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including Enrique Tarrio,
US Market On Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Is Trading In Dow Jones, S&P 500, or Nasdaq Open On Jan-20? Outlook
US stock futures witnessed a cautious tone from investors in the early hours of Monday, as all focus shifted to anticipations of policy outcomes following Donald Trumps inauguration on January 20th. Notably,
Cheyenne community honors Martin Luther King Jr. on national holiday
Cheyenne and other area community members march from the Depot Plaza down Capitol Avenue to the Wyoming State Capitol to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Though the sub-zero temperatures and wind chills Monday prevented attendees from conducting the march,
Hundreds march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Sacramento as Donald Trump takes office
Some marchers carried signs saying “no human should be illegal” and “immigrants rights are civil rights,” referencing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
Greater Sacramento community honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with "March for the Dream"
Several hundred Sacramento area residents joined this year's "March for the Dream" on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Grant High School drum line honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Grant drum line and the pacesetters participated in a rally at Sacramento's Grant High School honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
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What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and ...
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Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK Jr.'s teachings, legacy
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life ...
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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Donald Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.
39th MLK Day sees public service events, celebrations across U.S.
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.