In this time of chaos, fear, and doubt, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words bring calm, clarity, and unity.

In one of his most uplifting speeches, Martin Luther King Jr. laid out what he called a “blueprint” for life. He urged young people to believe deeply in their own worth, refuse to accept anyone’s ...

WASHINGTON — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday recognizes his work toward equality, justice ...

WASHINGTON — Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual holiday celebrating the birthday and legacy of the civil rights leader. The holiday is held on the third Monday in January each year and ...

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the editorial board offers these quotes selected from some of his most pivotal and memorable speeches to honor his memory. “We have seen our nation ...

NPR revisits a series of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation interviews with a soft-spoken Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1961. On this Martin Luther King holiday, somebody is going to play you a clip ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January, creating the first three-day weekend of 2026. The day honors the life of the slain civil rights leader and is the second ...