It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.

Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and homilies and published five books. Meanwhile, the number of books written about King surely number in the thousands.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for his “I Have A Dream” speech on the National Mall in D.C. Since 1986, the U.S. has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day every third Monday of January.

Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.

The South Bend area will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in a variety of ways this year. Take part in a day of service on Jan. 20 or attend one of the following events to remember this great minister, activist and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement.

The Queen Mary invites guests to embark on an unforgettable journey as the winter season continues with a jam-packed lineup of events and experiences.

The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.

Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend: “Crossing Delancey” at Birmingham Village Players. This stage production is a funny love