On this day in history — July 24, 2005 — King County, Washington was officially renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a long time coming. King County was originally named after U.S.

This is the second time in 23 years that the game will not be held in Memphis. The National Civil Rights Museum, a longtime partner of the Grizzlies for MLK Day events, expressed disappointment.

Martin Luther King, Jr., is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to achieving racial justice through non-violent action. King shared the $54,000 monetary prize with other leading civil ...

The NBA announced its four-game slate for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19, 2026. The games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Matchups include Mavericks vs. Hawks, Timberwolves vs. Knicks, ...