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.
Opinion: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, how would he have approached the Trump era?
The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how ...
As we enter a long journey through political darkness, share your light
The next four years will be a journey through the unknown. Some will get lost. But if we shine the light for each other, we ...
Things to do in Pensacola: MLK Parade; Restaurant Week; Dark Beer Fest; TobyMac Hits Deep
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
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 ...
Trump inauguration and MLK Day on Monday: How social justice activists plan to remember the civil rights icon this year
"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said ...
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Long struggle to establish MLK Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He ...
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential ...
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A mayor's bold action saved his city from burning after MLK's assassination
After a single bullet cut down the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the balcony of a Memphis motel on April 4, 1968, long-simmering anger over civil rights ignited across ...
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
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Commentary | William Lambers: Coretta Scott King's noble idea for MLK Day
The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first ...