MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be delivering mail.

Reginald Dwayne Betts went from being a 16-year-old facing a nine-year prison sentence to a MacArthur “genius,” an award-winning author, and a nonprofit founder. Dr. King’s legacy taught him that no person—or nation—is beyond redemption.

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

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 ...

The largest Indigenous tribe east of the Mississippi River is on its way to federal recognition and full tribal benefits after President Donald Trump's order Thursday.

President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and daring anyone to stop him. Here's the latest: New statement from Hegseth’s ex-wife continues to raise questions about his alcohol use A new statement by Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife to the FBI continues to raise questions about the

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the release of federal government documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General Robert F.

The order directs the director of national intelligence and attorney general to present a plan within 15 days for the “full and complete release of records relating to the assassination of

Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant

Karlous Miller recently found himself at the center of backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of himself with Martin Luther King Jr. at a riot. In the now-deleted X post, the 41-year-old comedian, actor, and rapper jokingly mocked the daughter of the civil rights leader, writing: “Don’t let Bernice see this one.”

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice.” For years, internet users have shared a quote about an ideal type of leader, attributing the words to Martin Luther King Jr. The full quote read: "We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice."