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Exploring the gulf between Martin Luther King Jr. and Donald Trump in divided nation
As the president wages a war on DEI and threatens to roll back other civil rights efforts, the King family is continuing the ...
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Georgia's oldest city, Savannah, introduces its first Martin Luther King Jr. monument
Savannah unveiled its first monument dedicated to the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, King's 93rd birthday. Hundreds attended the dedication ceremony. Attendees ...
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Meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s Only Grandchild Yolanda Renee King! All About the Young Activist (and Why She Still Feels His ‘Presence’ Despite Never Meeting)
The only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr., Yolanda was born to Martin ... million service hours by the anniversary of MLK Jr.’s 100th birthday on Jan. 15, 2029. “Volunteering and service ...
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Louisville honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with motorcade, students volunteer for nonprofits
On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some ...
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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 ... day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This year, that day is Jan. 20. The holiday in his honor is timed to honor King’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be his 96th birthday. It is a federal holiday, so many offices and businesses will be closed for the day.
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Why is Martin Luther King Day celebrated on the third Monday in January and not on his birthday?
Martin Luther King Jr. is a civil rights legend whose legacy ... Martin Luther King's birthday was on January 15, so being on the third Monday in January it was close to that date, because it ...
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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 honor President Abraham Lincoln as "a great ...
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Watch the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Parade in downtown Las Vegas
The 43rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Parade brought energy and excitement to the streets of downtown Las Vegas on Monday. The theme of this year's parade: "Living the Dream ...
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How Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Became a Federal Holiday
It won’t fall on King’s actual birthday until 2024. Who proposed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and why? So, why do we honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday? After King’s assassination ...
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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago
on Martin Luther King Day ... honor and celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday to honor King, whose actual birthday is Jan. 15. Although kids will ...