Today is Trump's Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr.

The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length as King’s life. At the time of the first celebration in 1986, M. Carl Holman, president of the ...

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama urged Americans to 'honor' Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy minutes before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

Newport News community groups and churches held a parade, community feeding and more to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.

Building from a first term riddled with policies that violated human rights, the incoming Trump administration has proposed a dangerous path for the future.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.

For newly-minted Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, who was sworn in Monday, Jan. 6, Martin Luther King Day holds special significance. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "unshakable commitment to justice, equality and non violence changed the course of history," Jenkins said in a news release.

Photo: The Martin Luther King Legacy Program was held at ETSU on Monday, Jan. 13. (WJHL) Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, Jan. 20, and additional events are planned for that week.