With the date of presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both set by law, the two have - and will - keep overlapping.

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align.

The convergence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day invites reflection on shared ideals and how we can embody them in our own lives,” write three members of the Utah Martin Luther King Jr Human Rights Commission in an op-ed.

The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.

Federal holidays collide in a rare overlap today, which is both Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The two events aren't expected to coincide again until January 2053, due to their particular requirements and quirks of the calendar.

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive terms, much quieter occasions than the transfer of power from one president to ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

We often face situations we did not choose. But we can always choose how to respond. In this case, the response is to find a way forward.

Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.

Including the assassinations of JFK and Martin Luther King Jr., Trump promised at his recent rally in Washington D.C that, in a bid to increase government transparency, he will be making these disclosures in 'the coming days'.