Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin Luther King Jr.

Area residents wishing to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his national holiday on Monday can take part in local MLK Day events. Utica City School Superintendent Christopher Spence will serve as keynote speaker for the 41 st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon of the Mohawk Valley Frontiers.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will hold its annual Community Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, at Adrian College's Tobias Center.

During the early morning hours every third Monday in January, residents of Savannah and neighboring cities gather in downtown with coffee and folding chairs to stake their spot along the route of the annual Martin Luther King Jr.

Gwinnett County residents who are looking for ways to honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday honoring his life will have a few options