The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

On Monday, Jan. 19, Newport County’s branch of the NAACP is hosting an entire day filled with activities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of the civil rights leader’s legacy.

The University of Michigan will host its 40th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium on January 19, 2026. The ...

Karen Mansfield Pastor Dennis Stitch addresses a crowd that attended the NAACP Washington Branch Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration held on Sunday at John Wesley United Methodist Church in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This year marks 40 years since the nation began celebrations to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special day on Jan.

Pictured at the Indiana County NAACP’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Luncheon on Saturday are, from left, in the front row, Indiana County NAACP President Carolyn Princes and ...

Attendees sat shoulder-to-shoulder in a local church, cheering as a Martin Luther King Jr. speech played on a small TV at the front of the room. “We are reminded that his dream was never meant to end ...

The legacy of Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated this weekend, and across the region, there will be events. The official Martin Luther King Day is Monday, Jan.

Events in our area are honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Here is the latest list on events scheduled for our region. Berks County MLK Day of Service Reading Hospital Date/Time: ...

A local organization is inviting community members to celebrate the life and mission of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Temple Branch ...

What time is it?” was the popular question posed during the 1970s. It initiated a call and response ritual in which the crowd ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while most private businesses will remain open.