In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleared Congress, and President Ronald Reagan signed it.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...

"The last thing we ever said to each other, he told me he loved me", Jack Bech said of his brother Martin "Tiger" Bech ... "Yesterday was the hardest day of my life and each day will be the ...

Adding to the significance, this year’s Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that honors the civil rights leader’s legacy.

EVERETT — Organizations throughout Snohomish County will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy ... Heritage Committee has been holding MLK Day celebrations in Everett for more than 40 years.

Salt Lake community members march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. in Salt Lake City on Jan. 15, 2024. Organizers celebrated the 40th anniversary of the event this year and walked from East High ...

The mismatch arises as Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20. Federal holidays cause federal offices to close along with banks and financial markets. Not included in ...

Former Princeton football player Martin "Tiger" Bech was one of at least ... French Quarters during the early hours of New Year's Day. Bech, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, graduated from ...

Only New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day are considered holidays, according to the New York State's website. While the national day of mourning is not listed as a bank holiday, organizations ...