Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. What to know
View performances, explore workshops, and hear a keynote address from King scholar, Lt. Gov. Antionio Delgado.
12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations and remembrances on the South Shore
Celebrations of his life are already taking place throughout the country – including here on the South Shore – ahead of the holiday in his name that did not become federally observed until 1986, nearly 20 years after his 1968 assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn't recognized as an official holiday until 2000.
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..
Here Are 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events You Can Check Out Through Next Week
The Civil Rights leader's birthday is a federal holiday annually observed on the third Monday of January. You can celebrate this year by volunteering, joining a sing-along, attending a "social impact hack-a-thon" and more.
Local organizations prepare for MLK Jr. day celebrations
People across the country are preparing to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Many organizations and entities in the four-state region focus on making their events
Martin Luther King Day Community Meal to be held Monday
A free community meal celebrating Martin Luther King Day will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Austin First United Methodist Church. The meal is open to anyone and is sponsored by the City of Austin Human Rights Commission,
Northwest honoring Martin Luther King Jr. during annual Celebration Week
Northwest Missouri State University is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. One of the most prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. achieved many significant accomplishments during his life,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in Vermont, New York
We have compiled a list of events and activities you can participate in to commemorate King's legacy and learn more about his fight for equality.
Movies to watch over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is fast approaching, and Hollywood has served up many historical films over the years that not only help us reflect on racial prejudice, but also educate your family. It’s the perfect time to dive into those stories with your family.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to
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UM to host MLK community lecture with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
The University of Montana will host a community lecture in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. with Pulitzer Prize-winning ...
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Jerika Richardson: How are you honoring your commitment to MLK's dream?
Jerika Richardson of the National Urban League asked those at the 32nd annual MLK Jr. Mayors’ Breakfast how they are honoring ...
Trump will take office on MLK Day in rare inaugural occurence. Here's when it happened last
Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Here's what to know about MLK Day, Inauguration Day and why the two are being observed on the same day in 2025.
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Celebrate MLK Day with a march and community gathering in Loudoun County
Families, friends and community organizations around Loudoun County and beyond are invited to come together on Jan. 20 for ...