MLK Day

At least eight people were shot, while two others were "trampled" by a panicked crowd as shots rang out during an MLK Jr. Day celebration in Florida on Monday.

A quote from King's "I Have A Dream" speech is often recited among politicians, namely Republicans.

The 20-foot tall bronze sculpture weighs 309 pounds and depicts only the arms and shoulders of Dr. King and his wife Coretta Scott King.

On this MLK Day and beyond, let's commit to working together to disrupt the status quo.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is marked as a federal holiday across the U.S.

In a world that is in a perpetual tug of war between justice without reconciliation and reconciliation without justice, Dr. King knew we needed both.

"He wanted equal rights for all, but you won't agree to a cut out of the filibuster by the majority to pass VOTING RIGHTS legislation!" wrote one Twitter user.

A video is recirculating of Biden saying George Floyd's death had a bigger global "impact" than the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Greene said the "discrimination" is being "wrongfully forced upon unvaccinated Americans by the tyrants of the Democrat Party."

The Preserve Black Churches Project was officially announced on Monday to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Death penalty opponents will gather outside the Supreme Court to call for the passage of the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act.

Martin Luther King Jr. believed in everyone's basic human right to get three meals a day. We can each take action to carry on his mission on MLK Day and every day.

The U.S. is set to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as the row over voting rights takes center stage for civil rights leaders. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.

Martin Luther King Jr was pivotal in the push for racial equality across the U.S. Here are some facts to learn more about the acclaimed Civil Rights leader

Students alleged that the teacher also told students he'd never seen racism in the U.S. and refused to let a Black student take off her face mask for a break.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris mean what they say when they speak of being a president and vice president for all Americans—regardless of political stripe, creed or color.

"Andrew's commitment to a basic income is why I'm endorsing him," Martin Luther King III said, emphasizing that his father supported the idea.

The Google Doodle depicts a modern-day mural that pays tribute to the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and the Selma to Montgomery March.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a federal holiday which means that some federal services will be unavailable.

Banks tend to follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule, which observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

While many federal services will be unavailable or limited today, private companies like grocery stores will generally remain open.

The Irishman publicly praised the president on Twitter, while Trump congratulated him for his win in UFC 246 on Saturday night.

Trump's "not the one trying to tear the country apart through an impeachment process," Conway argued.

Google Doodle celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is the first federal holiday named after a modern private citizen.

Find out which mail services will run on MLK Day, a federal holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

Doris Miller received the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941.

"Activism is inherently divisive," Ocasio-Cortez said.

"This is an insult to the American people that the president of the United States does not officially recognize or give any ceremony for Dr. King," Sharpton said at a breakfast to honor the civil rights leader.

"One of my favorite quotes from Dr. King was, 'Now is the time to make real the the promises of democracy,'" Pence said.

Jimmy Kimmel tested Americans' awareness of fake news.