It took a long and contentious fight to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday in Arizona. The big picture: The movement to carve out a day to honor King began shortly after his 1968 assassination.

Arizona was one of the last states to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday and the only state that required a public vote to do so.

For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that thi

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Here's how Utah is honoring the civil rights leader next week. 📣Marches and rallies: The Beloved Community Celebration begins with a gathering 11:30am Monday at the Utah State Capitol,

As people prepare to celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on MLK Day in Oregon.

On a journey to six cities across the country over the course of seven years, a photographer captured images of the roads that bear the civil rights leader’s name

MLK Day and Inauguration Day will fall on the same date this year. That's not lost on the organizers of NWTC's MLK celebration.

On Saturday, the BCRI team is inviting those interested to register for the MLK Day 5K Drum Run. This event consists of a 5K run, a 10K run, a youth one-mile fun run and an adult one-mile fun run.

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, Indianapolis is preparing to celebrate his life and legacy with free admission to some of the city's most popular museums and events. Here are a few ways you can honor King in the Circle City without spending a dime.