Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

The 33-year-old state lawmaker appeared at a National Action Network rally days after declaring victory over former Gov.

(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Sharpton also called for Americans to boycott companies scaling back on DEI policies during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day rally in January. "Why do we have DEI?

The Justice Department has asked a federal court to release FBI surveillance records of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., two years before their scheduled unsealing, a request opposed by the civil ...

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.

MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton spoke to his supporters about encouraging diversity and equity in companies during a Martin Luther King, Jr. rally on Monday.

Sharpton will be attending the MLK Day march in Washington, D.C. this year. The nonprofit Jersey Cares expects 1,800 volunteers to participate in its two-day Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ...

“Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life, shed blood and died to open up America for everybody. Blacks, whites, gays, straight—it didn’t matter,” Sharpton said.

On January 20, 2025 — the national holiday to celebrate the life of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. — Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network ...

“On this side of town, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life to open up America for everybody: Blacks, whites, gays, straights, it didn’t matter. We are with Dr. King.” ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day has come to be recognized in all 50 states and remains the only federal holiday that is also designated as a National Day of Service to encourage volunteerism.