" I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day -- January 19, 2026: Today, January 19, 2026, we observe the anniversary of the federal holiday dedicated to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we reflect on his legacy, we look back at a defining moment in American history captured in the image accompanying this article: President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, with Dr. King standing directly behind him.That pen stroke on July 2, 1964, was more than a legislative victory; it was the culmi