When Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday and holiday roll around each year, one thing I love to see are photos of Dr. King simply living his life with joy. Playing pool. Sharing a laugh.

(Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP) Trump made a reference to Martin Luther King Jr. during his speech following his swearing into the office of the presidency. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Unfaded Brass Band performs in front of mural of Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Festival on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) Martin Luther ...

And in 1988, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School was built in the Yakima School District. The pool was eventually removed from the park, replaced with a splash pad. Yakima Rotarians raised $ ...

"We think that we are all heirs to the King legacy, and we all have a unique and powerful and important role to play in creating that beloved community that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta ...

Such is the annual procession in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Carlisle. This year, the curtain is opening on a new event, a play reading of “Miss Lydia’s Church” at Second ...

He also wielded a green pool noodle. Around 7:30 p.m. officers ... center near the Coliseum in the 1000 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Witnesses described an alleged armed robbery ...

King was famously photographed there in his swim trunks in the pool in a rare moment of relaxation. The first MLK days:Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983. But it really ...

As the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, it reminds us that honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy ... Sunday iHeartRadio is playing this podcast that’s ...

Martin Luther King Jr. once ... reconnect and children play in these spaces reminded me of the power of grassroots movements in reshaping communities. Dr. King's belief in collective action ...

Google Doodle celebrates the 96th birthday of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a special doodle on January 20, 2025. This year's Doodle features a modern mural that ...