The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Late last year, the Trump administration made changes that will impact Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth in 2026.

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19, but national parks charge fees this year after the Trump ...

The Rev. Bernice King says Monday's holiday honoring her father's legacy is a 'saving grace' amid political division in the ...

While Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized for more than 40 years, South Carolina was the last to adopt it as a ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta. His father, a church pastor in the segregated south, ...

A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. In 2025, the holiday coincided with the inauguration of ...

President Donald Trump's administration eliminated free entry days for two holidays honoring African Americans, MLK Jr. Day ...

For 2026, Trump rescinded the fee-free admission days at national parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. Instead, the Department of the Interior announced Trump's birthday (which is also ...