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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
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.
Celebrations, volunteer events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the DC area
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.
LIST| 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades, celebrations and service events in the DMV
D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Below is a list of parades, celebrations and service projects in the DMV during MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Holiday 20th Annual Peace Walk and Parade Date: Saturday,
Honor legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these Bucks County events
How you can make it a day on, not a day off this MLK Day. Bucks County churches and nonprofits are holding events to honor King legacy and dreams.
Postponed: Cold weather changes Jacksonville's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade plans
Jacksonville's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday has been postponed because of expected cold temperatures.
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.
Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's What to Expect Monday
Key Takeaways U.S. stock and bond trading will pause on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year coincides with a presidential inauguration.CME Group will pause trading in U.S. markets,
These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who requested to be referred to by his stage name,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 3 ways to give back include planting a tree
Americans are encouraged to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, with acts of service. It was established as a National Day of Service in 1994. Many are inspired to do various community projects,
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...
MLK Day, college football final, Inauguration Day: What’s happening on Jan. 20
Monday will mark several different occasions across the country, including a federal holiday and a major sporting event.
Martin Luther King III honors father's legacy with service at DC nonprofit
Ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Martin Luther King III participated in a day of service at Food & Friends in ...
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and ...