Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
MLK Day events happening in St. Louis Area
Before you settle into your federally mandated day of action (or day of chillin,’ if that’s your groove), allow me to bestow upon you an inconvenient truth: The Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday is one of the worst things that happened to the man’s legacy. Let’s be clear: King was a radical.
Bradley Ross Jackson is the youth and college president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP branch. He was selected to recite Martin Luther King Jr.'s most popular speech as part of Ebenezer Baptist Church's celebration.
Morehouse has a long-standing tradition of excellence, and sartorial elegance is a powerful reflection of that.”
Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
In Georgia, state leaders and residents both celebrated and protested President Donald Trump's inauguration on the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy were honored Monday at Valdosta State University with a march and a community service initiative.
President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy
State of Georgia hosts 2025 MLK holiday ceremony at the Capitol to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
The US will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, recognized as a National Day of Service. King, known for his role in the Civil Rights movement and his advocacy for nonviolence, is celebrated for his efforts to end segregation and racism.