Cheshire Student Wins Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently announced the winners of his ninth annual "Martin Luther King Jr. Day Essay Contest."
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
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
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
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 Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
Donald Trump orders declassification of assassination files for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more
Since the reveal, MLK’s family acknowledged Trump’s latest move in an official statement on social media. “Today, our family has learned that President Trump has ordered the declassification of the remaining records pertaining to the assassinations,
Martin Luther King Jr's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr's family has addressed Donald Trump's executive order to declassify files associated with the assassination of the activist, former President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Sen.
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MLK’s family responds to Trump’s order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family offered their response to President Trump’s decision to release the secret FBI files on the civil rights icon’s assassination nearly 60 years ago — a ...
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Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James Earl Ray. The announcement came Thursday ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will coincide with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump this year. Martin Luther King ...
Raleigh remembers Martin Luther King Jr. as a leader of ‘radical love’ with march, sermon
Parade-goers march during the 45th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March in downtown Raleigh on Monday, Jan. 20 ,2025 ...
Connecticut youth highlighted at Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s March and Bell ringing Ceremony in Cheshire
State and local leaders gathered with community members in Cheshire Saturday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s ...