Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sonoma, Napa counties
The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.
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..
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston, from parades to MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday
Honor the message of Martin Luther King Jr in these MLK Day events
Monday, January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day set aside to honor and remember the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. There are events planned for the days leading up to MLK Day that are free and open to the public.
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,
Things to do around Metro Detroit during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Stand-up comic Ryan Davis tours all over the country, and this weekend we’ve got him headlining the Comedy Castle. You may have seen him on HBO’s “All Def Comedy,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” or the show “Insecure.” 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $30. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. Comedycastle.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.
Publix to the post office: What’s open, closed in Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Monday won't only be Inauguration Day; it's also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See what to know about holiday, as well as what will be open and closed.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.
Free RTA rides for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The RTA will be offering free rides on Monday, Jan. 20 so that the community can attend various events celebrating King’s ...
Trump’s inauguration and MLK Jr. Day align in rare historic moment
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20, 2025, will mark a historic convergence as ...