Organizations across the New York City marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.This year, the federal holiday also falls on Inauguration Day.MLK Day events in New YorkSeveral state and local officials,

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.

Brevard honored Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday with a parade and other commemorations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, honors the American civil rights leader's birthday, although it rarely falls on that actual day. King was born Jan. 15, 1929, but the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January.

MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and legacy.

Spectators bundled up on one of the chilliest days so far this winter for the annual MLK Dream Big Parade on Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an icon in the fight for civil rights. Marching bands from local and visiting schools put on a show as they paraded from east to west toward Tropicana Field.

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.

Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr. King's 96th birthday, citizens in the Lower Hudson Valley raised their voices and served their communities through their actions.

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