Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.

Activists and organizations are holding rallies leading up to MLK Day and convening meetings with state lawmakers to strategize on how to safeguard policies and avoid funding cuts to social service programs that largely support Black and Latino communities.

Designated as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr.’s National Day of Service is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January (the late civil rights leader’s birthday month).

Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, including that of financial markets.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also a National Day of Service. Here's some Hudson Valley volunteers and the causes close to their hearts.

Day on, not a day off. Here are several of the many Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events planned in metro Atlanta to pay homage to the civil rights legend. Honor: The King Center pays tribute with the Beloved Community Commemoration at Ebenezer Baptist Church and a community service project.