Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance were sworn into office on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day the nation is commemorating the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year,
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
It allows people to come out of isolation into the community and be a part of something bigger than themselves,’ one organizer said.
This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align. The last time the two dates overlapped was during President Bill Clinton's second inauguration in January 1997, which also included both inauguration events and MLK Day commemorations.
Charleston celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a family-focused event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Charelston, West Virginia on Jan. 20, 2025. Hosted by The Charleston-Institute Chapter of The Links,
As people celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Monday, here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on MLK Day in Oregon.
The Unitarian Society of Germantown assembled “period packs” filled for local female students at its 28th MLK Day of Service program.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was yesterday, but a Sioux Falls university is celebrating all week long. Faculty at Augustana are busy setting up for their Peace Walk, an event that will help kick off their Celebration Week of Martin Luther King Jr.
Local students in Lackawanna County are honoring Martin Luther King Junior on Tuesday. Penn State Scranton held their annual MLK celebration in their Study Learning Center. Over 80 students came out to honor his legacy.