Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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.
f5 THINGS: Surprising Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday is MLK Day, the day that celebrates the birthday of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers
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.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
From being a preacher in an Atlanta Baptist church to one of the most quoted Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey was heavily covered by The Tennessean.
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to be held in Charleston
A celebration for a renowned civil rights leader will again be held in Charleston this Monday. The Charleston-Institute Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host its fourth annual Community Birthday Celebration honoring Rev.
Queen Mary Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration And More
The Queen Mary invites guests to embark on an unforgettable journey as the winter season continues with a jam-packed lineup of events and experiences.
Movies to watch over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is fast approaching, and Hollywood has served up many historical films over the years that not only help us reflect on racial prejudice, but also educate your family. It’s the perfect time to dive into those stories with your family.
In-depth: Local Martin Luther King Jr. day events
In-depth with Pastor Kenneth Simon from New Bethel Baptist Church on local Martin Luther King Jr. day events in, Ohio
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to
Johnstown groups to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. How you can participate
What will be there The Johnstown Branch NAACP and the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) have planned a special music concert and program at 3 p.m. Sunday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and remember the 60th anniversary of the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery,
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration coming Saturday
The East Project Networking Committee will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration this Saturday at 1 p.m. beginning at Third and Scott streets. The parade will include city councilors,
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18 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
One of the most fun facts about Martin Luther King. Jr. is that he was, in fact, a Trekkie! It’s true! He once told ...
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from Dr. King's legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with ...
7 Questions: MLK Day edition
With all of the celebrations to honor MLK Day, add this weeks trivia to your list of ways to get to know the trailblazing ...
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
Jonathan Eig is the author of “King: A Life,” winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length ...
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How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the Inland area
Moreno Valley College presents the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award program from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center, 14075 ...
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 ...