Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

How Topekans are honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in coming days
Various activities will be held in coming days in Topeka to celebrate the legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
We ought to remember this: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
Kalamazoo to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service, other events
Minister and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to serving others. On Monday, Jan. 20, volunteers celebrate his birthday by doing the same. The city of Kalamazoo is celebrating the federal holiday with a “day on,
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil rights leader. Monday, Jan. 20 FaithBridge’s annual MLK Interfaith
Black leaders in Boston say they're inspired by Martin Luther King ahead of Trump inauguration
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in Boston said the coincidence generates some complicated feelings for them.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? Everything to know about the federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the legacy of the American civil rights icon, is this month. Here's what you should know.
What stores are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.
Martin Luther King, Jr. event set Jan. 20
The Alexander County NAACP will hold the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 12 noon. The celebration will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1451 NC Hwy. 90 East, Taylorsville. Alexander NAACP President Rev. Sterling Howard invites the public to attend.
The Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the Seattle area
The 42nd edition of a local MLK Day march is expected to draw an even greater turnout than usual this year, while many other events will mark the holiday in unique ways.
‘Mr. Mayor, we need help’; Innocent man dead after shootout in southwest Atlanta
He grew up in the Adamsville neighborhood and knew 53-year-old Greg Witherspoon, who was killed in the Friday gunfire.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday: A legacy of love, justice, and freedom
In honor of her father's birthday, Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, shared a heartfelt ...
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Rev. Henry Frasier Sr. to serve as ’25 MLK Jr. Day Parade grand marshal
The Liberty County Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Association, Inc., 2025 activities will begin January 17 and conclude ...
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MLK Commemorative Council to celebrate Jan. 17-19
The Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock and the community will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
From Unity marches to Youth Camps: MLK Events happening in ENC
The North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores will be offering half-price admission on Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin ...