President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement. Much of what people know about the activist is limited to his iconic role in the 1963 March ...

The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how King might respond to Trump's America.

A line of marchers honoring the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday spanned generations who said current events motivated them to speak out about injustices

The hostage and prisoner release is the first phase of what's being called a temporary ceasefire. TikTok is back online ... Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018 for the 50th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination. Mary Ellen Ford was a 21-year-old cook at Memphis’ Lorraine ...

The Supreme Court has upheld a law that could potentially lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports on the decision and its potential impact. There are several weekend events leading up to Monday's MLK Marade honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Unified students, local leaders, and city officials gathered for the garland ceremony honoring Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. "Martin Luther King ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity, and peace.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.