The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

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The U.S. began observing Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday 40 years ago. Here & Now ‘s Indira ...

In his 39 years (1929-1968) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement. On Monday, January 19, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ...

The Origins of Martin Luther King Jr. Day The idea for a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. emerged shortly after his assassination on April 4, 1968. Democratic Rep. John Conyers ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy has evolved and remained relevant today. John Conyers III on the legacy of MLK Jr. Day The U.S. began observing Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a national ...

The long and unrelenting battle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day's reach has only grown in its 42 years ...

Like the civil rights movement itself, the federal holiday didn't come together seamlessly. It wasn't officially adopted until 15 years after King's assassination.

MLK Day 2026 falls on January 19, honoring Martin Luther King’s legacy. Learn when did MLK Day became a federal holiday, its fight for recognition and MLK Day Traditions.