/tags/martin-luther-king-jr Martin Luther King Jr. en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:31:33 GMT /news/2025-01-24/trump-mandates-assassination-records-be-released-for-the-kennedy-brothers-and-mlk-jr Congress passed a law in 1992 requiring the documents surrounding President Kennedy's assassination to be released by 2017, but the release has been held up by national security concerns. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:31:33 GMT /news/2025-01-24/trump-mandates-assassination-records-be-released-for-the-kennedy-brothers-and-mlk-jr Ayana Archie /arts-culture/2024-12-30/celebrate-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-at-these-events-in-dallas-fort-worth Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his civil rights legacy at these festivals, parades and performances in January. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-12-30/celebrate-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-at-these-events-in-dallas-fort-worth Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News /news/2024-06-26/smu-students-focus-on-south-dallas-history-with-new-program Students and interns toured MLK Jr. Boulevard to get interviews for their final projects focused on people and places in the area. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-26/smu-students-focus-on-south-dallas-history-with-new-program Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2024-06-18/rolling-through-history-fort-worths-new-bus-memorial-honors-civil-rights-movement Artist Christopher Blay transforms a transit bus from the 1970s into a monument telling visitors about the importance of buses during the Civil Rights Movement. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:50:21 GMT /arts-culture/2024-06-18/rolling-through-history-fort-worths-new-bus-memorial-honors-civil-rights-movement Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News /arts-culture/2024-02-20/downtown-fort-worth-parade-celebrates-mlk-following-january-postponement Rumbling down Ninth Street, the music of school marching bands shook the streets. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:49:58 GMT /arts-culture/2024-02-20/downtown-fort-worth-parade-celebrates-mlk-following-january-postponement Camilo Diaz | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-01-12/dallas-isd-elementary-students-reflect-on-martin-luther-king-jr-s-dream-60-years-later Eight students competed in the 32nd annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, sharing original speeches answering the question: "How would Dr. King reflect on the 60 years since his 'I Have a Dream' speech?" Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:05:37 GMT /news/2024-01-12/dallas-isd-elementary-students-reflect-on-martin-luther-king-jr-s-dream-60-years-later Zara Amaechi /arts-culture/2024-01-12/heres-how-tarrant-county-residents-can-celebrate-mlk-day Tarrant County is ready to commemorate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. through celebrations planned through Jan. 27. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:36:53 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-12/heres-how-tarrant-county-residents-can-celebrate-mlk-day Olla Mokhtar | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2024-01-09/where-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-in-dallas-fort-worth Parades, concerts, day of service opportunities and more are planned in North Texas. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-09/where-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-in-dallas-fort-worth Norma Cavazos l The Dallas Morning News /texas-news/2023-01-16/how-activists-used-the-super-bowl-to-get-texas-to-recognize-mlk-day-as-a-state-holiday King's birthday became a federal holiday in 1983, but Texas was one of several states that refused to recognize it at first. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2023-01-16/how-activists-used-the-super-bowl-to-get-texas-to-recognize-mlk-day-as-a-state-holiday Juan Garcia /news/2023-01-13/north-texas-celebrates-life-and-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr-with-community-events Communities in North Texas are celebrating and honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through multiple special events. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-01-13/north-texas-celebrates-life-and-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr-with-community-events Brittany Stubblefield-Engram