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 two states, Monday is also Robert E.

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

Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.

Marietta College kicked off its week-long recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s life and work on Saturday with a celebration at the Alma McDonough Auditorium.

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“The day on which we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday will also be one of the darkest and most shameful days in the history of this nation, when the man who attempted a coup against the United States will be sworn in for the second time as president.” - Robert Reich, Substack

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — 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 ...

Alabama and Mississippi Will Also Honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to ...

By Kris Harrell Butler County Concern Citizens held their annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the holiday named in his honor.  The group has been organizing the parade for the past five years for the citizens of Greenville and the surrounding cities.

Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957 told an audience in Montgomery, Alabama, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”

Above: Mel Weinstein speaks with members of the Mountain communities and surrounding areas gather together to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr on Monday, January 20, 2025;

Located in Lanett’s Jackson Heights neighborhood, Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday played host to a 10 a.m. EST Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Despite sub-freezing temperatures, a packed house was on hand to take part in singing,