Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: A Day of Quiet Reflection and Call to Action
January 20, 2025, marks the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “On this day of coinciding significance, during a time of perpetual American strife and division, let today serve as both a marker and reminder.
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.
‘His dream is slowly becoming a nightmare’: Springfield honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Inauguration Day
SPRINGFIELD — In the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speakers called for action — not symbolic gestures — to bring economic justice, good schools and political fairness to everyone.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
Naples celebrates 'the Dream' with parade, Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Dancers from the Assembly of the Rock Eternal perform during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration in downtown Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Unitarian Universalists of Naples members march with signs during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration in downtown Naples, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Kansans go beyond remembrance at Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day came early in Kansas, beginning on his birthday with a march, a formal proclamation and words honoring the beloved civil rights figure. The Jan. 16 event, put on annually by the Kansas African American Affairs Commission,
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Community members gathered to honor the civil rights leader and share the importance of “Umoja,” the Swahili word for unity.
'Keep on moving': Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Akron focuses on needs of children
A Sunday celebration hosted by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Coalition focused on the need to support children and youth.
Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition honors late civil rights activist at annual celebration
The life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on in the Granite State, more than six decades after his passing.
Waynesboro community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with march and celebration
Organized by the Rosenwald Heritage Museum, dozens of community members gathered on Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through a march and a series of events celebrating his vision of unity,
Inauguration Day falls on MLK Day. Is Inauguration Day a federal holiday? What to know
Because MLK Day is on Monday, most employees will get a day off. Does this mean Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, too?
Baltimore Scene by Sloane: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner | PHOTOS
In 1988, then Annapolis alderman Carl Snowden put together The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Maryland. Among its chief ...
Portland’s Black community unites, pledges to fight on at Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Hundreds of people gathered Monday for the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute to hear speeches from community leaders ...
Will you get your mail delivered on Monday for MLK Day? Here's what to know
Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, according to the museum.