12 Photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Day That Show the Dream Is Alive

Across the United States, people of all ages and races came together to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., over the weekend and on Monday.

King's message of equality, opportunity and nonviolence has endured for the nearly 46 years since he was assassinated at a motel in Memphis, Tenn. The nation honored King on his eponymous holiday, five days after the great civil rights leader would have turned 85.

Over the past several days, people not only held celebrations and ceremonies in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but also took a page out of King's book and staged a nonviolent protest. Read more...