Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
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.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and More
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
Alleged Defense Agency Memo Pauses Observance of Black History Month, Pride, Others
The memo was allegedly written to bring the Defense Intelligence Agency in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Holocaust Remembrance Days and Black History Month
The Defense Intelligence Agency notified its employees that the Pentagon agency will not be observing a slew of holidays and heritage months in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders,
Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities
Here are some local ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 20th! - The Poetry Den will have an open ...
The Indianapolis Star24d
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? Everything to know about the federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third ...
New York Post6d
MLK’s family responds to Trump’s order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family offered their response to ... about the same spot where he was killed a day later on April 4, 1968. Associated Press Photo A black minister had attended a ...
The Maui News6d
Dedication to equality helps bring MLK Jr. Day celebration back to Maui
“It all fell into place.” Melinda Gohn speaks about the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as she discusses how her group promotes peace and nonviolence with students in the schools ...
CBS News6d
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 ... reported that day. "For us, the ...
New York Post6d
Here’s what long-secret JFK, MLK Jr. files may — and may not — reveal: top expert
An investigative journalist and expert on the JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations said the ... Gerald Posner told The Post on Friday — the day after President Trump ordered the ...
The Bismarck Tribune2d
MLK Jr. Day observances set in Bismarck; government offices closed but Legislature in session
This year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance in Bismarck on Monday will feature the documentary "February One: The Story of the Greensboro Four." The Greensboro Four were four Black ...
Grand Island Independent2d
What’s open, closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Here’s what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025. Major U.S. retailers and grocers — such as Target, Walmart and Kroger — will be open on MLK Day. Wholesale retailers ...