Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

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

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Various communities and organizations across Central Illinois are planning to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...

Fifty-seven years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the nation remembers him as a hero who fought relentlessly against racial segregation policies and discrimination. Today, MLK Day ...

Each year, Americans take time to reflect and celebrate the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of January, in honor of his birthday on Jan. 15. Since 1986, the ...

CHILLICOTHE — The Ross County NAACP will celebrate Jubilee Day on Jan. 19. According to a press release, the event will honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and take place at 3 p ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal ...