The Legacy of the Radical Side of Washington, D.C.: Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“This is not just a holiday,” Wilson told students. “The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is legally a national day of service.

Her peace activism helped transform private doubt into public protest and make it possible for millions of people to be brave ...

Charles M. Schulz was first implored to introduce a Black character to the Peanuts gang after receiving a letter from a ...

Montgomery. The first big test of King’s philosophy—or of his operating technique—came in 1955, after he had married a ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 22, 1973 The ...

The King holiday marks 58 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, underscoring the continued relevance of his ...

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

King announced in 1965 there would be a voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Byron Knutson enthusiastically ...

Dr. King, who led the fight against racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent resistance, remains the only non ...

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

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