King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.

The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through

Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.

Less than two weeks after the stock market shuttered for former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, investors may be looking for another break on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the annual day of remembrance for the civil rights leader happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president.

Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It also happens to be Inauguration Day, which is always held on January 20th per the U.S. Constitution. The two typically don’t coincide,

Many public institutions are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses remain open. Here's what to know.