When Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday and holiday roll around each year, one thing I love to see are photos of Dr. King simply living his life with joy. Playing pool. Sharing a laugh.

This is the inspiring story of how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday. Don’t miss these rarely-seen pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. before his death and his most inspiring ...

Leah Weber on Monday had a short but touching tribute to her husband, Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It wouldn't be until 2000 that all of the states recognized the holiday. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday?