Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed for MLK Day 2025
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Are grocery stores open on MLK 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.
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.
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy at these Tri-Cities events
Several Tri-City events planned for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will pay tribute to the civil rights icon’s legacy and honor his life of public service. They are free and open for all to attend.
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
Lehigh Valley-area events celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here are a few Lehigh Valley events to celebrate the civil rights leader’s life, his work and his dream.
March, art exhibits and more planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Orleans
New Orleans joins the rest of the country this weekend in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Why it matters: New Orleans was one of the first major cities to host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.
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
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Blue Bell's Mardi Gras king cake ice cream is back. Where to find it in New Orleans.
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EXCLUSIVE: Joe Hill previews his first standalone novel in 9 years, 'King Sorrow'
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King cake of the day: This kumquat curd and raspberry king cake is hard to get but worth it
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