For 15 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death activists rallied to make MLK Day a federal holiday. Here's how it happened. An 82-year-old Jewish woman has died from injuries suffered in the ...

Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Jan. 20, 2025. This year, the inauguration falls on the same day.

Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.

Martin Luther King Jr. has had a lasting impact on the United States, with 93% of Americans believing in his legacy. MLK Day is a federal holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ...

H ere are some MLK Day events and ideas for things to do with kids. You can spend the day working on a service project, learning about Martin Luther King Jr., or having a fun day together as a family.

The federal government shuts down on the third Monday of every January for the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This year, that day is Jan. 20. The holiday in his honor is timed to honor King ...

Efforts from King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, lawmakers, activists and others took years. Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. When is MLK Day 2025?

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ...