King's message of justice and peace resonates in Commack, Long Beach and Brooklyn, where celebrations were held.

“Real, impactful change is really, really slow. How long did Martin Luther King fight for what he wanted to get done?” he said. Vail Mountain School does service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor ...

Over the weekend, a long list of state and city officials joined Rev. Al Sharpton for the annual Martin Luther King Day Public Policy ... "To hew out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope ...

The ski slopes and snow tubing lanes at Campgaw Mountain Ski Area in Mahwah were packed with people on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday, mixed with fresh snowfall, brought many people outdoors.

Martin Luther King Jr. speaks during the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1963. Courtesy U.S. Information Agency. Press and Publications Service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan ...