It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made ...

Trump threatens tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada. Follow the latest news on Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy ...

Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, ...

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a selfie with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during Donald Trump’s inauguration at the U.S. Capitol ...

Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his ...

It was Martin Luther King Jr. who had the dream. But it was the pop songwriters ... Turner Classic Movies will be featuring civil rights-era Hollywood films throughout Martin Luther King Day, Mon. Jan ...

institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King's family and others carrying on his legacy ...

Illinois became the first state to adopt ... replacing "Human Rights Day." To this day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor.

Illinois became the first state to adopt ... and a crowd favorite that lives on today. Image 1 of 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (sometimes referred to as MLK Day), is a national holiday in the ...

Even after Reagan signed the bill in 1983, it did not lead other Republicans to follow. It would be 17 more years until all 50 states observed it.