Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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 various industries recognize
MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
From a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to MLK Days of Service, here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.
Volunteer, learn, and celebrate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Philadelphia
The organizations and museums celebrating MLK Day through concerts, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia.
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
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.
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,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events planned for Monday
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the U.S. observed on the third Monday of January each year. The holiday was established in 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech,
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.
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,
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.
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Sycamore holds MLK children’s day Saturday
Children throughout the area will have the opportunity to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his life and how he sought ...
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 ...