In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader who really does not like conflict.

Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.

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.

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

Motown founder Berry Gordy reached out to Martin Luther King Jr. to see if the record label could help the civil rights leader in his cause for equality. “I saw Motown much like the world he was fighting for — people of all races and religions,

The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee will host events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 17-19.

• 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration: Peace Walk is at 9 a.m. Jan. 20, starting at Hope United Methodist Church , 26275 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, followed by program at 11 a.m. at Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Taste Fest and vendors from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.www.mlktaskforcemi.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.

There are many events scheduled in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader is remembered each year with a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so some businesses will be closed in Rhode Island. Here's what you need to know.