Martin Luther King

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2016 Legislation for a King Holiday was first introduced four days after Dr. King's assassination, but was not signed into law in 1983 President Ronald Reagan, and then spread to the states. The national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is a celebration of Dr. King’s immeasurable contribution to the United States, and...

What does Martin Luther King, Jr. Day mean to you? A 3 day weekend, A time to appreciate the rights and freedoms you enjoy? A time to give back? Each year, we spend a little time talking about this subject and the Man behind the day. With Martin Luther King, Jr, Day just a few days off, we'd like to...

The Speech: I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions...

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and help others. This year, take action by participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service on Monday, January 19. The MLK Day of Service is led by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that helps Americans find service projects. Join thousands of...