Jacksonville's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday has been postponed because of expected cold temperatures.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who requested to be referred to by his stage name,

It's an easy decision, for me. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors service, not self-gratification.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

Martin Luther King Jr., who wrote parts of his “I Have a Dream” speech in South Carolina, was scheduled to be in Columbia on April 3, 1968, the day before he was killed.

At 11 a.m. community members are invited to “Martin Luther King Jr.: A Conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin.” At 6 p.m. he will present “A King for Our Times.” Both talks will be held at Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol,

Whether you choose to engage in local activities or leave the city, there are many ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy or celebrate Black culture in the nation’s capital during this converenge of events.

Monday will mark several different occasions across the country, including a federal holiday and a major sporting event.

The event’s Human Dignity Awards were presented to the Southeast Disaster Response Team and John E. Warren for their commitment to Martin Luther King Jr.’s values.