The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

Hundreds converged along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Central Long Beach on Saturday, Jan. 18, to honor and celebrate the legacy of the trailblazing activist who played a key role in driving the civil rights movement of the 1960s forward.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice, poverty, war and inequality. King advocated using nonviolent resistance to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States,

Residents in Sacramento are getting ready for a park beautification to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.

Scholarships were awarded to Springfield students who exemplify academic excellence at the 43rd annual Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday at the Marriott Springfield Downtown. With a theme of “A Legacy of Hope,

NAACP Lancaster postpones Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration due to winter storm If you haven't been paying attention as Donald Trump's Cabinet picks sat through Senate confirmation hearings this week, good for you.

Various communities and organizations across Central Illinois are planning to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend ahead of the federal holiday honoring the late leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

Here are a list of events that honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his legacy, in and around Baltimore.