During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration city leaders and organizers express messages of hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office

The NAACP honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20 with a breakfast, education discussions and a march.

The NAACP Norwich Branch, NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth Council and Norwich Free Academy honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a luncheon Friday.

Democratic state Rep. Dan K. Williams is the keynote speaker for NAACP Lancaster Branch’s 45th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration service Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the NAACP Amarillo Branch is hosting a celebration. There will be a parade at noon on Monday. Lineups for the parade will start at the Amarillo United Citizens Forum on 901 North Hayden Street.

The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association and the Luzerne County NAACP branch #2306 commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a program entitled “King and his Presidents” at the Luzerne

Area residents wishing to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his national holiday on Monday can take part in local MLK Day events. Utica City School Superintendent Christopher Spence will serve as keynote speaker for the 41 st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon of the Mohawk Valley Frontiers.

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Events honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. have been scheduled over the holiday weekend. All events are free unless otherwise indicated.

Several events are taking place through the Tampa Bay area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Communities across the Tampa Bay area will gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a civil rights hero and activist who fought for the rights of all people during the civil rights movement.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Events include the Dream Brunch on Jan. 26 to honor and commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Participants will reflect on his life and how his activism has paved the way for generations to come. Olivia Seymour, Special Collections and Instruction Librarian will deliver the keynote address.