On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.

Jan. 15, 2024, people from across the country will be honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Several events are scheduled in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas to allow community members to come together and serve their community.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin Luther King Jr.

A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It will begin at 9 a.m. at MLK Jr. Square Park at Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kansas City, and end at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.

The son of Martin Luther King Jr's request to the incoming president comes just ahead of Trump's return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

The City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. MISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reminder: Midland College will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Several public agencies, federal offices and schools will close to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, coinciding with Trump's Inauguration Day.

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on Inauguration Day this year, Boston area organizations and leaders are planning a slew of activities to mark the holiday. The day will kick off at the Omni Seaport Hotel in Boston with the 55th Annual Martin Luther King Jr.

At a recent celebration in the Ohio Valley, the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. were commemorated with a focus on patriotism, gratitude, and sacrifice

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so some businesses will be closed in Rhode Island. Here's what you need to know.