Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors his vision amidst presidential inauguration.

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president.

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, since it is a federal holiday and the Federal Reserve will be closed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.

For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.

Hours after vowing to realise the dreams of Black American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, President Donald Trump pardoned leaders of White supremacist groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including Enrique Tarrio,

The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."

Cheyenne and other area community members march from the Depot Plaza down Capitol Avenue to the Wyoming State Capitol to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Though the sub-zero temperatures and wind chills Monday prevented attendees from conducting the march,

US stock futures witnessed a cautious tone from investors in the early hours of Monday, as all focus shifted to anticipations of policy outcomes following Donald Trumps inauguration on January 20th. Notably,

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were sworn in inside the capitol on Monday morning. Following the inauguration, several local leaders reacted to the swearing-in. “An air of true excitement and hope has overcome our great nation on this historic day.