Hundreds attended the Amarillo event to reflect on King’s enduring impact, enjoy student performances, and honor his message.

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered ... it’s bigger than me," Jackson said of his upbringing. "I was always going to care for people regardless. But specifically, my people.” When ...

However, musicians have been reserving space for King for decades. Find three songs that sample King and his speeches, below.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the ...

There will be no outdoor parade this year due to the weather. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Amarillo offices will be closed on Monday, including City Hall, all Amarillo ...

Jackson College 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jackson College ... Speakers include Maurice Imhoff, Pastor Michael Cain, Terry Thomas and A’vion Johnson. There will also be musical ...

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a law, designating the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging Americans to ...

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration featured an indoor freedom rally, live performances by Amarillo ISD bands and cheerleaders, and a keynote address from Michael Jackson ...

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther ... me," Jackson said of his upbringing. "I was always going to care for people regardless. But specifically, my people.” When Jackson thinks of King ...