Union leaders rally for International Workers Day, highlighting the intersection of civil rights and worker rights. A legacy of solidarity and justice.

Few cities pack the history of Washington, DC. The US capital is the home to the country’s most important monuments and ...

Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.

King was drawn to Memphis in 1968 to support some 1,300 predominantly Black sanitation workers who went on strike to protest ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A group of fallen officers from Colorado is part of 345 officers that have died in the line of duty from around the country, to be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers ...

Actor and director David Oyelowo shared his thoughts about playing Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 historical ... was the only Black American with a national holiday in his name.

Friday, April 18 will mark Good Friday, the holy day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. The somber, religious day often sees some schools and businesses closed, with many Christians and ...

Rafiki and a cast of characters who will perform classic songs including “I Just Can't Wait to Be King,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Experience the magic and value of friendship, family and ...

Fifteen years ago, Sharp recalls listening to a National Public Radio story about the 50th anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, as well as the construction of the Martin Luther King, Jr.

File Photo courtesy National Archives In 1947 ... In 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote "Letter from Birmingham Jail" while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation.

In 2025, Memorial Day is one of 12 federal holidays listed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Along with federal offices, banks and financial markets are typically closed on federal holidays.