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MLK Day is a federal holiday remembering the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

MLK Day is a federal holiday remembering the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Monday, January 18th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To celebrate the day, all parks that are part of the national park service will have no entrance fee. Here's the park's in New York you'll be able to get in for free.

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in which we're reminded about the late speaker's quest for civil rights equality.

I'm old enough to remember watching the March On Wasington on this day in 1963 on television. I didn't know then that the speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be embedded into America's history as one of the most memorable of the 20th century.

February is "African American History Month", a time when the country acknowledges the journey and achievements of African-Americans. There are a number of local events scheduled this month, including a live presentation tonight at MVCC in Utica. Here are the details.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday commemorating the birth of the civil rights leader on January 15, 1929. Schools and federal offices are closed today, as well as financial institutions and many other governmental offices, and there is no regular mail delivery today.

Aretha Franklin has agreed to sing at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. Franklin use to accompany King to churches in the early days of the civil rights movement. Franklin says singing at the dedication means a lot to her: “I’m really looking forward to this moment...

Today is Martin Luther King Junior day in America. While a variety of events will be held across the U.S. this holiday doesn't seem to receive the respect worthy of the man behind it. Listen again to the great vision this man had for America. Here is the entire "I Have A Dream" speech.