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.
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..
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
Evanston plans Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events to honor renowned leader
January 19 is a day dedicated to the memory of the late Baptist minister, activist, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations honoring King are held throughout Evanston
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 with free events around Indianapolis
The Madam Walker Legacy Center will host Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga, and museums will host concerts and opportunities to reflect.
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Events celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. started this week throughout the region, ahead of Monday’s national recognition of his legacy. A free Community Unity Dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration coming Saturday
The East Project Networking Committee will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration this Saturday at 1 p.m. beginning at Third and Scott streets. The parade will include city councilors,
Law firm King & Spalding taps ex-Biden officials in string of new hires
King & Spalding on Wednesday said it has hired the former head of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's policy office, the ...
Burger King Worker Fired After Marijuana Found in Chicken Fries
A Burger King employee has been fired after an Ohio woman received several buds of marijuana in an order of chicken fries for ...
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King cake of the day: This kumquat curd and raspberry king cake is hard to get but worth it
Maru Bread Co.'s local kumquat curd and raspberry king cake has a fresh, fluffy base with layers of bright kumquat curd and a ...
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Hill previews his first standalone novel in 9 years, 'King Sorrow'
Hill tells TODAY.com that his intention with “King Sorrow” was to write a book that “ran hard.” He says it’s “as scary and ...
King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn
King County received a federal grant Wednesday to help expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn. According ...
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Inside King Charles' heartbreaking reason for not discussing Kate Middleton's future role
King Charles, who spent the majority of his life preparing for his current role as monarch and held the title of Prince of ...
King Charles teams up with family member at star-studded celebration in Scotland
King Charles marked the 35th anniversary of his King's Foundation on Wednesday and the monarch was joined by a rarely-seen ...
As Supergirl Begins Filming, DC Comics Legend Tom King Posts An Image That Has Me Fired Up
G iven the fact that the DC Universe is just getting off of the ground, I’m sometimes overwhelmed by the number of exciting ...