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.
Abilene honors memory of Martin Luther King Jr with full slate of activities
From sun-up to sundown, Abilenians will have the opportunity to remember civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.
Rev. Earle Fisher on Martin Luther King's legacy
Robert Machray, a veteran actor known for roles in Cheers as well as numerous other sitcoms and Broadway shows, died at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday. He was 79. Machray’s husband, Luigi Camperchioli, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor passed away after suffering two strokes ...
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston, from parades to MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday
From art to marches and discussions to speeches, Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered
Martin Luther King Jr. in a variety of ways this year. Take part in a day of service on Jan. 20 or attend one of the following events to remember this great minister, activist and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement.
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.
Blakeview: Martin Luther King Jr. in New Orleans
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, we recall some of the iconic civil rights leader’s visits to New Orleans.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.
Parade, awards dinner among events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. What's planned
Erie residents in 2025 will continue to celebrate Dr. King's legacy with the annual memorial march and award ceremony.
39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Award Breakfast
On what would’ve been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday, the Columbus Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Alpha Onward and Upward Foundation, Inc.
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Book illustrator Nicole Tadgell helps to bring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s grandchild to life
A picture can paint a thousand words, and now an illustrator has teamed up with the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Tuscaloosa police arrest suspect in shooting near gas station
Police say the shooting occurred Tuesday night at a gas station in the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.