MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr

When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
'Keep on moving': Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Akron focuses on needs of children
A Sunday celebration hosted by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Coalition focused on the need to support children and youth.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across western Massachusetts
The City of Springfield will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Flag Raising on Monday. The celebration will take place at noon inside of Springfield City Hall. Officer installations for the 2025 Greater Springfield NAAPC will also be recognized at the event. The flag raising is free and open to the public.
NAACP Amarillo Branch to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the NAACP Amarillo Branch is hosting a celebration. There will be a parade at noon on Monday. Lineups for the parade will start at the Amarillo United Citizens Forum on 901 North Hayden Street.
What to do in Clarksville for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The NAACP honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20 with a breakfast, education discussions and a march.
Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump's inauguration
Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong," addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.
Why Martin Luther King Jr.‘s message of equality is more important than ever
The head of NAACP Hawaii says Dr. King would say that we strayed too far from the belief that all people are created equally.
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Inauguration Day falls on MLK Day. Is Inauguration Day a federal holiday? What to know
Because MLK Day is on Monday, most employees will get a day off. Does this mean Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, too?
How did MLK Day become a federal holiday?
It took a long political effort to make the King Holiday commemoration a federal law. ATLANTA — The MLK Day holiday is marked annually as a day of service and remembrance of the struggle for justice,
SC NAACP to hold annual King Day at the Dome
King Day at the Dome event is set to take place on Monday morning.The South Carolina Conference of the NAACP will hold the ...
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LIVE MLK Day 2025: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...
San Diego’s 43rd Martin Luther King Jr. parade celebrates his legacy, sows new hope
Spectators at the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in San Diego on Sunday said they wished for a city and nation where all have ...
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President Trump sworn in on MLK Day bring mixed feelings
This is the third time in the nearly 40 years since the federal King holiday became law that it coincides with a presidential ...
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Tucsonans invited to MLK Jr. Celebration at Reid Park
Join the Tucson MLK Celebration at Reid Park Mon. Jan 20. The family centered event is to bring the community together to ...
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The hope and celebration of MLK Day through the lens of local teacher and musician Michael Wimberly
Hope and celebration are words that innately describe the holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a day about reflection ...
How Stevie Wonder, John Conyers and the UAW made MLK Day a holiday | Opinion
Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal ...
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Opinion: More than ever, Americans must heed Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for “creative altruism” and reject “selfishness”
Our remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a call to bear witness, look, believe, and act to end that suffering.” — ...