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.
12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
Jacksonville pays tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jacksonville celebrated the life and legacy of MLK ahead of the civil rights icon's official holiday Monday with a gala breakfast tribute Friday.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and homilies and published five books. Meanwhile, the number of books written about King surely number in the thousands.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Five Monroe County events set to honor Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy
Local events from Jan. 21-24 will honor Martin Luther King Jr. See what you can do on Monday, MLK Day, at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Portage City Hall honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizers say learning about Martin Luther King Jr.’s work goes beyond posting a quote on social media or having a day off.
Your 2025 guide to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in West Michigan
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Muskegon Heights skate spot at 1775 Evanston Ave. on Monday, Jan. 20. The event is open to all, starting at $8 admission, but babies and toddlers up to 32 inches tall can enter and watch for free.
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
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 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 activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
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An Atlanta Civil Rights icon remembers a historic sit-in alongside MLK Jr.
In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support.
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
1929-1968 In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president.