Several events are taking place through the Tampa Bay area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Communities across the Tampa Bay area will gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a civil rights hero and activist who fought for the rights of all people during the civil rights movement.
This story has been updated to reflect the new date of the Outdoor Classroom and Greenspace MLK Cleanup at Hazel Jackson Middle School.
Baton Rouge is hosting a number of events in honor of the occasion, including celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
Jacksonville's branch of the NAACP wants to inspire people to take up the fight for equality with its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Jan. 20.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers Eugenians a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend while honoring the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader. This federal holiday, celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, brings a variety of events throughout the weekend and on the holiday itself.
Every year on the third Monday of January, people from around the world come together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day which honors the birthday of the Civil Rights icon.
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Many groups and organizations are pausing to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Luzerne County Branch of the NAACP and the
Events include the Dream Brunch on Jan. 26 to honor and commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Participants will reflect on his life and how his activism has paved the way for generations to come. Olivia Seymour, Special Collections and Instruction Librarian will deliver the keynote address.
Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but events will be going on in the Grand Strand all weekend long. On Friday night, dozens gathered to kick off the upcoming celebration
Local politicians and civil rights advocates gathered at Boston Common Friday afternoon ahead of both Martin Luther King Jr. Day.