Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Events in Greater Cincinnati for MLK day
Dr. King was a civil rights activist who worked to end segregation. A few of his most notable works include the March on Washington in August 1963, which was followed by his “I
Martin Luther King Day: ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech Defines Civil Rights Movement
"I Have a Dream" was delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, in which he called for an end to racism in the United States.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. honored with reflection ceremony
The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Steubenville hosted a remembrance ceremony for Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., replacing t
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
What's open and closed in Hudson Valley on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here's what's open and closed during the national holiday.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
Video: Trumps vows to ‘make MLK Jr’s dream come true’
Trumps vows to ‘make MLK Jr’s dream come true’ During his second inauguration, which fell on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Trump claimed he would make the civil rights leader’s ‘dream come true.’ #news #politics #trump #donaldtrump #mlkjr #inauguration Daily Mail Website: Daily Mail Facebook: Daily Mail IG: Daily Mail
MLK’s Dream vs. Trump’s Shadow
Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke of justice rolling down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. But in Trump’s America,
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation events set for Monday
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, which happens in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is set for Monday, Jan. 20. The ...
MLK Day at King's Atlanta Congregation Features Daughter's Warning About Anti-Woke Rhetoric
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's ...