LaBeaud, who graduated from Summit High School in Fontana in 2017, learned about Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks in the classroom and during Black History Month, observed in February.

Then, on Nov. 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we know it. On Jan. 20, 1986, the country officially observed the holiday for the first time.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School in Milwaukee's Harambe neighborhood offers a unique curriculum focusing on African-American history and culture.Bright art and powerful portraits line the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights ... He continues to be remembered as one of the most influential and inspirational Black leaders in history. Quick Facts. FULL ...

Ohio History Connection and Marion Voices Folklife + Oral History unveiled the first Ohio Historical Marker to honor Black ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all the critical work he did for this country. Let's connect the dots. Even during the height of racial segregation in ...

Johnson calls for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) — The Grand Junction Black Citizens and Friends organization hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. march on Monday, January 20. This march has been a tradition in ...

Students at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College spent time preparing for Denver’s annual Marade, but couldn’t participate due to the weather.

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year. Here’s what to know about Martin ...

Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more . Jan. 29, 2025 at 1:49 pm Updated Jan. 29, 2025 at 2:52 pm . By . Tara Copp. The Associated Press.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — The Grand Junction Black Citizens and Friends organization hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. march on Monday, January 20.