Martin Luther King Jr was born in the United States of America to African American parents. At birth he was named Michael King, but his father later changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. When ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — A nonprofit that works with kids in Muskegon County is honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by investing in the future. “The voices of youth are very, very powerful,” said ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before 250,000 people on the National Mall in Washington 54 years ago today. He spoke from a prepared text. He was nervous. The speech wasn't flat. It just wasn't ...

January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s actual birthday was on January 15. April 8, 1968 - Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a federal holiday to commemorate King, just ...

Are you looking for fun things to do on MLK Day with Kids? There are many MLK Day events and ways to celebrate. There are Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Louisville from commemorative events to ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 56 years ago today. His four children have worked to carry on his vision through his namesake center in Atlanta, which focuses on promoting nonviolent ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin held its 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Tribute and Ceremony" honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. The event served as an opportunity to highlight his ...

SPRINGFIELD — Police closed a city street Saturday to accommodate the hundreds of people who answered a call from Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services. That call? Come back for an extended family ...