View performances, explore workshops, and hear a keynote address from King scholar, Lt. Gov. Antionio Delgado.

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.

Celebrations of his life are already taking place throughout the country – including here on the South Shore – ahead of the holiday in his name that did not become federally observed until 1986, nearly 20 years after his 1968 assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized as an official holiday until 2000.

The Civil Rights leader's birthday is a federal holiday annually observed on the third Monday of January. You can celebrate this year by volunteering, joining a sing-along, attending a "social impact hack-a-thon" and more.

We have compiled a list of events and activities you can participate in to commemorate King's legacy and learn more about his fight for equality.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to

The Queen Mary invites guests to embark on an unforgettable journey as the winter season continues with a jam-packed lineup of events and experiences.

The East Project Networking Committee will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration this Saturday at 1 p.m. beginning at Third and Scott streets. The parade will include city councilors,