A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase presented an array of student performers and their interpretation of the words and ...

Kanye West wrote and performed a heartfelt poem dedicated to Dr. King during a school event in 1990, showcasing his early appreciation for MLK’s message. Lyric: “I’m like Martin Luther King ...

The Rev. Robert L. Trimble of Yakima grew up in the South and was a contemporary of the late Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 20 for using creative works to keep the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The students competed in Living the Dream Inc.‘s 2025 MLK junior art, essay and poetry competitions. “One of the ...

BALTIMORE -- Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday ... Art Museum offered slam poetry, an open mic event and several ...

The work of Martin Luther King Jr. and others who fought for and advocated for equality and justice for all, no matter their race, must be remembered, those attending a ceremony Monday said. "There is ...

More than a half-century after his death, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther ... poetry performances, music performances, arts and crafts and a children's story hour, all in honor of King and his dream.

On Jan. 15, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Superintendent of Schools Aníbal Soler, Jr. launched the 2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poem/Essay Contest. This year’s theme, African Americans and ...

Letter: King would be championing policies that challenge systemic injustice: the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights ...

Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration. That was in 1997, when Bill Clinton took the oath of office ...

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...