American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader

Westport Country Playhouse, the Bruce Museum, the Ferguson Library, UConn's Stamford campus and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are hosting events.

New York State will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a statewide broadcast event titled "We Press On:"

Celebrations of his life are already taking place throughout the country – including here on the South Shore – ahead of the holiday in his name that did not become federally observed until 1986, nearly 20 years after his 1968 assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized as an official holiday until 2000.

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.

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day just around the corner, residents throughout mid-Michigan are preparing to celebrate and honor the civil rights leader’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20.

In-depth with Pastor Kenneth Simon from New Bethel Baptist Church on local Martin Luther King Jr. day events in, Ohio

The East Project Networking Committee will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration this Saturday at 1 p.m. beginning at Third and Scott streets. The parade will include city councilors,

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to