Sweet potato pie sparks community and celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated across central Arkansas

Today is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and several events took place in Central Arkansas to celebrate.

Philly group 'rings' Liberty Bell to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence Inc., was back in full effect for this year’s observance of the King holiday.

North Texans give back to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

People celebrate MLK Day in a variety of ways. Many use the day off to attend parades, and others use it to be of service to their community.

Photos: Kingdom Day Parade returns to Martin Luther King Jr. Day for first time since 2020

Hundreds of people on hand for 38th Kingdom Day Parade in Leimert Park, with days of rain finally letting up.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Local leaders and community members gathered in Sioux Falls Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken proclaimed January 16th Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sioux Falls and encouraged mentorship and serving the community. "And so that to me is a very important message of how we're getting involved and making our communities better," TenHaken said. Families volunteer on Martin …

Who was he and why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated?

This federal holiday is used to raise awareness about civil rights and the importance of achieving equality in all societies.