ATLANTA - As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m ...

A little-known fact about Julia Roberts’ birth resurfaced online—Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped her family in an unexpected way. Discover the heartwarming connection that went ...

Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an ...

A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” to open a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former congregation in Atlanta, followed by a stern message from his youngest ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Activists are calling for more resources to help the unhoused in Atlanta during cold temperatures. On Tuesday, the organization Street Groomers handed out blankets, ...

Note: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home is also on-site, but it is closed through November 2025 for refurbishment. Most agree a trip to Atlanta must include time spent at this historical park.

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...