Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Money Message: Insights From an American Icon
When we think of Martin Luther King Jr., we often think of the civil rights leader and icon. But beneath this layer, another side of MLK was a brilliant economic thinker with a vision of financial equality for all Americans.
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.
Columbia events will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s lasting legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include a volunteer fair hosted by Daniel Boone Regional Library and a candlelight march and service.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with ‘New Musical World’
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra's third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration concert, "New Musical World," will feature violin soloist Melissa White, left, and guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, right. (Submitted photos) Submitted
Central Pa. Martin Luther King Day events for 2025: What to know and how to attend
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for his “I Have A Dream” speech on the National Mall in D.C. Since 1986, the U.S. has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day every third Monday of January.
Spreading joy, spreading messages: Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in Vermont
Holiday events include speakers at the University of Vermont and St. Michael's College as well as celebrations in Burlington, Montpelier and Johnson.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
Publix to the post office: What’s open, closed in Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Monday won't only be Inauguration Day; it's also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See what to know about holiday, as well as what will be open and closed.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? Will banks, post offices be open in Georgia?
Many folks may wonder if banks or post offices will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's everything you need to know ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, ...