Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a 'Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,' Says Biographer
In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader who really does not like conflict.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When is it this year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — or MLK Day — is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January. MLK Day became a federal holiday in 1994, but has been observed by Americans since January 1986, when it was first officially celebrated, per the Observance Calendar from the Department of Defense Education Activity site.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts
January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s actual birthday was on January 15. April 8, 1968 - Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a federal holiday to commemorate King, just four days after his assassination.
Jimmy Carter's legacy: Preserving the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Jimmy Carter is deeply connected to that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. President Carter .
Trump's inauguration, Martin Luther King Day on same date this year. What to know
Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20 this year. Since 1965, federal employees in the Washington, D.C., area are entitled to a holiday on the day a president is inaugurated. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office.
South Mississippi regional libraries to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jackson-George Regional Library officials have announced that all of their locations will be closed on Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A JGRL news release said although the branches will be closed,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade 2025
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are looking forward to seeing you at the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade and Rally on Monday, January 20, in downtown Fort Worth. The parade will feature Grand Marshal and professional LPGA golfer Gladys Lee,
MV Frontiers to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon
The Mohawk Valley Frontiers will host its 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon at noon on Monday, Jan. 15, at Harts Hill Inn, 135 Clinton
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Every year on the third Monday in January, the country observes and reflects on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and ...
Michael Eric Dyson to be keynote speaker at Aurora’s annual event honoring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Noted professor and author Michael Eric Dyson will be the keynote speaker during Aurora’s 40th annual MLK Ceremony on Jan. 20 ...
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Community invited to participate in two events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
The Owensboro Human Relations Commission is inviting the community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day 2025: Where to celebrate Dr. King's legacy in metro Phoenix
These marches, festivals and service projects from Glendale to Phoenix to Mesa celebrate the civil rights legacy of Dr.