Martin Luther King Jr. News & Breaking Stories

NC's primaries for governor set up a high-stakes showdown between AG Stein and Lt. Gov. Robinson in a pivotal battleground.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell introduces HR-308, the Rosa Parks Act, to make Dec. 1 a federal holiday in honor of Parks.

Founder is creating first minority-run stock exchange in the US, aiming to level the wealth gap between Black and white Americans.

Little Rock human rights activist Jean Gordon, who fought for equality and peace for over 60 years, died at 97.

Google honors American writer James Baldwin with a captivating Google Doodle for Black History Month, commemorating his profound literary and civil rights impact.

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson visits Las Vegas for three-day campaign ahead of Feb. 6 primary, targeting younger voters.

Colman Domingo tidied up his house before hearing his Oscar nomination, representing his family and the unsung hero he portrays.

Dexter King, youngest son of MLK, battles prostate cancer. Early detection is key. Family history can increase odds of diagnosis.

Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King Jr., died of prostate cancer. He was an actor and civil rights leader.

Retired educator Leola Harris and Natchez Police Chief Cal Green to co-grand marshal the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

Celebrate MLK Day by donating to organizations that continue his mission of civil rights and racial equality in America. #MLKDay

"Today in History: Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929. Also, Queen Elizabeth I was crowned in 1559."

High Point University students, faculty, and community members are invited to participate in various community service projects on MLK Day 2024.

Trash collection will be affected by a few holidays, but most areas will run on a normal schedule. Check your county's schedule.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award honorees and his dream by voting. Keynote speaker is Congressman Jonathan Jackson.

Harvard's president, Claudine Gay, should resign. The recent growing revelations about past instances of plagiarism make it untenable for her to remain in office.

"SNL's Colin Jost delivers brutal jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson, as fans react on social media and co-host Michael Che gets revenge."

Marvel actor Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial has new evidence, including audio of him telling his ex to act like Michelle Obama.

Taylor Swift named TIME's Person of the Year 2023, beating out other nominees including the CEO of OpenAI.

Netflix biopic "Rustin" chronicles Bayard Rustin's efforts to organize the 1963 March on Washington, now streaming. Barack Obama produces.

Amy Schumer reopens Instagram comments after disabling them due to backlash over her Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks.

UPS warns of lower profits due to pay increases for US workers, with average full-time driver salaries set to rise to $170,000 annually.

Altina Schinasi, the creator of the iconic cat-eye glasses, lived a remarkable life as a sculptor, filmmaker, and inventor. Her legacy lives on.

Tony Bennett, the last of the great saloon singers, dies.

Vice President Kamala Harris pays tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson, successor named.

Coastal Empire offers family-friendly celebrations and fireworks for Independence Day.

15-year-old boy arrested as lone gunman in Milwaukee shooting.