Michelle Obama is choosing to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy — and encouraging others to do the same.

Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service." "Reverend Dr.

Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.

Herbert Parson, a Memphis sanitation worker for more than 45 years, was honored by former President Barack Obama for sacrifice in 1968 sanitation workers strike.

Federal holidays collide in a rare overlap today, which is both Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The two events aren't expected to coincide again until January 2053, due to their particular requirements and quirks of the calendar.

Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through ... That last happened during President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. The two other times Inauguration Day and MLK Day overlapped ...

Donald Trump is set to make history as only the second president to be inaugurated on MLK Day. Can you guess the first?

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump ’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.

Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors his vision amidst presidential inauguration.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama was noticeably absent from Donald Trump’s inauguration. Here’s why she skipped the event.