the Baptist preacher and civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. That speech now stands ...

Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day is among the dozen federal holidays per year. Banks, libraries and post offices are closed, and school is not in session on Feb. 17, 2025.

At U.S. presidential inaugurations, prayers often reflect national identity as much as faith. From New York Cardinal Timothy ...

Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

Presidents Day, officially known as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday that honors the legacy of America's first ...

He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American ... institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that ...

This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community ...

The album dropped the same time that she played Mahalia Jackson in the film Selma, a film based on the voting rights marches in Alabama led by Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel ... the birthday ...

Goodwin House Alexandria hosted a panel on Jan. 30, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the ...

The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all ...