View performances, explore workshops, and hear a keynote address from King scholar, Lt. Gov. Antionio Delgado.

This project will focus on improving the gymnasium recreational space and aesthetic appeal at the community center.

Celebrations of his life are already taking place throughout the country – including here on the South Shore – ahead of the holiday in his name that did not become federally observed until 1986, nearly 20 years after his 1968 assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized as an official holiday until 2000.

Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,

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

The Civil Rights leader's birthday is a federal holiday annually observed on the third Monday of January. You can celebrate this year by volunteering, joining a sing-along, attending a "social impact hack-a-thon" and more.

Key Takeaways U.S. stock and bond trading will pause on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year coincides with a presidential inauguration.CME Group will pause trading in U.S. markets,

During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who requested to be referred to by his stage name,

Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, February 14, 2022, at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, La. The Carrying on the Dream exhibit features the hearse and other artifacts from the civil rights movement. It will be on display at Blackham Coliseum through Feb.

Find ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Queen City this weekend. See what's happening. Enjoy fun drinks, science shows and breathtaking exhibits all under one roof. You don't want to miss this unique experience.