Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated this year on Monday, Jan. 20. The influential American civil rights leader is most well-known for his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 and his campaigns to ...

The King Holiday Service Act was signed into law in 1994. It remains the only national designated day of service in the United States.

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic ...

institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his ...

The city of Albany gathered to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on his foundational work toward rac

Two doors dedicated to President Jimmy Carter are available for signing at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Restore locations. Former President Jimmy Carter is

Actor Stephen Hill is leading the parade on Monday, Jan. 20. He shares what he hopes people take away from the celebration.

On Monday, the nation will honor an American legend and the dream he shared with millions of Americans. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In his memory, we reprint here an excerpt from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1968:

Events coalescing on the same day reflects where contemporary America stands on the continuum between Dr. King’s vision of the future and ugly realism of today.

Monday will mark several different occasions across the country, including a federal holiday and a major sporting event.

Most city services will shut down on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Non-essential city offices will be closed for the holiday as well as libraries, animal