In the United States, the third Monday of January is known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a day to honor the life and legacy ... and the announcement of this year’s MLK Essay Contest winners. Each ...

The late poet Essex Hemphill contacted him personally to include the essay “Toward a Black Gay Aesthetic ... Member of the College Lecture Series Committee (1995). Member, Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

Early Sunday morning, the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission traveled to Washington DC for its 2024 Dream Keepers ...

The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is rounding out its anti-bullying campaign in Washington D.C. for its ‘Dream ...

He was honored with the award for his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King: A Life." Eig wrote about a persistent social problem in the book: "But in allowing King, we have ...

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can. 1 year ago Although details of King’s ...

Overview of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., by James Earl Ray. Russia has a new target and hopes to capture it soon A Ukrainian ally is sending Kyiv F-16s for ...

The Martin Luther King Junior Commemoration ... to expand their knowledge about Dr. King beyond the parade. This year, students are asked to write an essay about Dr. King's final trip before ...

Despite this opposition, the campaign continued, and on November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday, which was first observed on January ...

The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Day was first introduced in 1968, four days after his assassination. Civil rights activists worked for 15 years for it to be established by the federal ...

thousands gathered… The Oval Office meeting will be held 60 years after President John F. Kennedy and King met at the White House on the morning of the march.