The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
How many times has Inauguration Day fallen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let's take a look
Donald Trump will celebrate his Inauguration Day today, the same day as MLK Day. How many times have the two days overlapped? Here's what to know.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Editorial: Reflect on spirit of peace and unity as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, let's reflect on how each of us can live our lives with a spirit of peace and unity.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Reactions mixed as Trump’s inauguration coincides with MLK Day
The confluence of events is thanks to a mandate of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution specifying Jan. 20 as the presidential swearing-in date. Federal legislation that created Martin Luther King Jr. Day sets the third Monday in January as its official celebration date.
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Battle for MLK Day remembered in Weirton
On a day established to honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., those gathered at the Dunbar Recreation Center in Weirton were reminded not only of the importance of his life, but the importance of the fight for freedom and equality.
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Ohio Valley celebrates MLK Jr. Day
Events in both Weirton and Steubenville celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on the life and work of the civil rights icon. In Weirton, those who came to the Dunbar Recreation Center were able to view a radio-style play,
Is the Inauguration Always on MLK Day? Find Out
Is the Presidential Inauguration Always on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The presidential inauguration is not always on Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. This year, the presidential
The history of presidential inaugurations on MLK Day
With the date of presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both set by law, the two have - and will - keep overlapping.
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MLK Day, Trump inauguration convergence brings reflection
While the inauguration is always scheduled for Jan. 20, MLK Day falls on the third Monday of January each year. Bernice King, who was 5 years old when her father was assassinated
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I Have A Nightmare—Martin Luther King Jr. Is Rolling Over In His Grave On Trump’s 2nd Inauguration Day [Op-Ed]
Celebrating these opposed historical figures on the same day is wildly ironic. So, I wonder if Dr. King’s soul slept easy last night?