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.
Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant
Durham Museum offers free admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Visitors participated in a number of activities, such as a scavenger hunt, and a special viewing of Dr. King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Bakersfield College
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60 years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about civil rights at Worcester temple
Nearly 60 years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made the first of two visits to this city. It was on March 12, 1961, when, at the invitation of Rabbi Joseph Klein, King spoke at the third in a series of four community forums held at Temple Emanuel.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in ... From standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to writing letters from a Birmingham jail, King's work ...
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30 years of inspiring others: Lincoln's Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally marks milestone
In his 28 years leading the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally ... a walk from the Capitol to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s City Campus. Out of all the people walking alongside ...
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Presidential museum hosting MLK events Monday
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20, by ...
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MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. waved to supporters during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on ...
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President Trump continues Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as he works to bring peace to the Middle East
President Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration on January 20, 2025, will coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... Through the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, Trump successfully ...
MLK Once Said, 'We Need Leaders Not in Love With Money But in Love With Justice'
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice.” For years, internet users have shared a quote about an ideal type of leader, attributing the words ...
King never gave up his righteous fight, an example for all to follow
As the inauguration and MLK Day converged, Trump’s nod to the civil rights leader was smothered in a speech of grievance.
Which Bible Will Donald Trump Use at His Inauguration?
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...