Why isn’t Martin Luther King Day celebrated on his Birthday on January 15? Date and celebration significance explored
Martin Luther King Day is the celebration of the civil rights activist's birthday that falls in January. However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Community members gathered to honor the civil rights leader and share the importance of “Umoja,” the Swahili word for unity.
What’s going on for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in KC? See what’s open and closed
A MLK Jr. Walk on Monday will provide an opportunity for reflection from the Heartland Conservation Alliance and KC Parks. It will begin at 9 a.m. at MLK Jr. Square Park at Woodland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Kansas City, and end at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in metro Phoenix
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with these Baltimore events
Here are a list of events that honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his legacy, in and around Baltimore.
Kansans go beyond remembrance at Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day came early in Kansas, beginning on his birthday with a march, a formal proclamation and words honoring the beloved civil rights figure. The Jan. 16 event, put on annually by the Kansas African American Affairs Commission,
‘We must use that love’: Advocates celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reflect on NH’s long history with the holiday
When leaders at Project S.T.O.R.Y. noticed there were no events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Concord, they decided that needed to change.
Community to come together and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a celebration is set to take place in the Palo Duro Activity Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the program beginning at noon. The public can celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy with an indoor freedom rally, refreshments and more.
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Want to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here are some free options in Ohio
There's no shortage of events happening to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. While many businesses and stores may be closed that day, plenty of programs and events will take ...
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‘Keep positive:’ Peninsula cities celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Caltrain hosted its MLK Celebration Train on Monday, offering free rides up the Peninsula to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in San Francisco – around 300 passengers used the service in ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, celebrations happening in Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. - Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with several events in the area celebrating his legacy. 1199SEIU’s 44th Annual MLK Day Celebration at URMC 1199SEIU, a union ...