Strong cold front doesn’t freeze out the MLK March - Texas …
6 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day dawned grey and cold in San Antonio, with lows in the windy 20s. Police estimated that about 200,000 people would walk the nearly three-mile route through the city’s East Side, bundled up against the cold.
NAACP - Temple, Texas - 2025 MLK Jr Celebration
Jan 20, 2025 · On this day, we will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his courage, wisdom, and strength that gave hope to all Americans. He lived his life in pursuit of equality and justice for all. His best remembered as a result of his non-violent protest in the civil rights movement.
Revisit 3 Significant Moments When Martin Luther King Jr. Came to Texas
Jan 17, 2022 · Of the times Martin Luther King Jr. visited Texas, there are three occasions that stand out: 1959 in Fort Worth, 1962 in Austin, and 1967 in Houston, six months before his assassination. Each presents the reverend and civil rights hero’s journey at various stages of …
MLK Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day | The University of Texas at …
Join us for UTD's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast: "One People: Learning to Live Together Despite our Differences". With keynote speaker Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, Retired pastor of Dallas’ Hamilton Park United Methodist Church. Brought to you by the Division of Student Affairs.
LIST: 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening across East Texas
Jan 16, 2025 · To help East Texans find the event closest to them, KETK has put together the following list of MLK Jr. Day events and celebrations: Athens will have a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Walk on Monday starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Texan Theater to the courthouse square and back to the theater.
Central Texas commemorates MLK Jr.’s legacy - KWTX
Jan 21, 2025 · Cen. Texas (KWTX) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy. The 25th annual MLK Jr. Peace March took place in...
What is MLK Day and why do we celebrate? A history of federal …
Jan 20, 2025 · The holiday has been recognized in each state since 2000. When did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a holiday in Texas? Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991.
North Texans Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Amid Challenging …
4 days ago · Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News Monday’s cold temperatures impacted several MLK Day festivities across North Texas, but the spirit of celebration and remembrance endured. While some events were postponed, others carried on as planned, showcasing the resilience and commitment of local communities.
Austin College honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - kten.com
Jan 21, 2025 · SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) - Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized as a federal holiday and on Monday folks gathered at Austin College's 21st Annual Community
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 15, 2025 · On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.