Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

10 famous quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.
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Guest Column: A leadership journey inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Kiki Baker Barnes details how Dr. Martin Luther King's lasting lessons have carried her along in her own journey leading organizations.
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.
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Editorial: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., in his own words
To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the editorial board offers these quotes selected from some of his most pivotal and memorable speeches to honor his memory.
We ought to remember this: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
The blueprint Martin Luther King Jr. left for Trump: Lessons in leadership and integrity
Martin Luther King Jr. remains one of the most powerful moral voices in American history, known for his unyielding commitments to justice, equality, and moral high ground. He is revered in large part for his leadership during the Civil Rights Movement,
Nine ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Boston
A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed this year on Monday, January 20
King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, which became a seminal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Since Monday is a federal holiday, all federal, state, and local government offices will be closed.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the ...
Remember MLK’s words as we approach a pivotal Jan. 20
Monday is a twofer on the nation’s agenda: the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr.’s federal holiday.
Students write about equality, hope, calls to action in Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest
Students across Greater Lansing had an opportunity to write about Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech and his ...
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Suza: If King were alive, he'd have thoughts on law and immigration
King believed that “Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.
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Who Are Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's Kids? All About the Racial Justice Activists' Family
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were the proud parents of four children. Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew health equity and civil rights go hand in hand | Opinion
Black Americans are disproportionately impacted by chronic health conditions and maladies — a result of decades of racially discriminatory laws.