Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Here are 11 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year in Louisville
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by participating in any of these 11 events around Louisville for MLK Day.
For Delaware pastor, reciting Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches is "a spiritual movement"
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
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
Local communities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy
Several events are planned in Aberdeen, Amory and Nettleton in the coming days to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The national holiday honoring the late civil
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in the region
A list of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. around the federal and West Virginia holiday on Jan. 20, 2025.
How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sonoma, Napa counties
The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.
A specimen, the King, a blur: Bills buckle up for rematch with Derrick Henry and his fear factor
Buffalo didn’t have Bernard, linebacker Matt Milano or nickelback Taron Johnson for the whole game. Bills safety Taylor Rapp ...
Prince George Might Inherit This Special Family Title When Prince William Becomes King
King Charles held the Prince of Wales title from 1958 until 2022, when he acceded the British throne. Since then, Prince ...
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 ...
Sir Rod Stewart joins King Charles to launch 35th anniversary celebrations for charity
The King was joined by Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster to celebrate the 35th anniversary of his charity, The ...
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King cake of the day: A new New Orleans bakery is offering king cakes from this Hammond shop
No need to drive to Hammond to get Candlestick Bakery king cakes in New Orleans. This new bakery is supplying them.
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This king cake went viral on ESPN last year. Here's where to find it for 2025 Mardi Gras.
The king cakes are made with a three-strand braided dough that is filled with a cinnamon sugar and honey glaze that's whipped ...
King Charles has ‘great sadness’ over nonexistent relationship with grandkids Archie, Lilibet: expert
The monarch, 76, "hardly knows" his grandkids Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, according to a royal commentator.
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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 ...