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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Where to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Central Florida
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Jan. 20, 2025. Here is how you can honor the civil right leader's legacy in Central Florida:
What's open, closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in South Florida
On Monday, the nation will recognize the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a national holiday.
Brevard marks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parade, events
Brevard honored Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday with a parade and other commemorations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, honors the American civil rights leader's birthday, although it rarely falls on that actual day. King was born Jan. 15, 1929, but the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January.
Maryland volunteers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual day of service
Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. About 40 volunteers from Arts for Learning and CareFirst did their service at Baltimore's Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School for the annual Dr.
Events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the memory of Dr. King and his achievements as a civil rights leader. The holiday is observed annually on the third Monday of January and this year, it will fall Jan. 20. Tampa Bay will be honoring Dr. King's legacy with numerous events all over the region.
Muskogee celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events and parade
Muskogee is celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a pancake breakfast, worship service, a parade, and indoor festivities at the Martin Luther King Community Center.
Meridian celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parade and ceremony
This parade celebrates the civil rights accomplishments headed by Dr. King, ensuring freedom and equality for all.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and More
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
Pentagon Agency Pauses Holocaust Remembrance Days and Black History Month
The Defense Intelligence Agency notified its employees that the Pentagon agency will not be observing a slew of holidays and heritage months in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders,
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 ...
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Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration. That was in 1997, when Bill Clinton took the oath ...
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Westbury Memorial Library hosts MLK Craft Day
Westbury Memorial Library held a special MLK Craft Day in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 20.
The Sacramento Observer3d
Thousands March In Sacramento To Honor MLK’s Legacy
Join the 43rd annual March for the Dream in Land Park, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and advocating for ...
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MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The nonprofit Jersey Cares expects 1,800 volunteers to participate in its two-day Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.