Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Springdale honors Martin Luther King Jr. by renaming bridge
Robert Machray, a veteran actor known for roles in Cheers as well as numerous other sitcoms and Broadway shows, died at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday. He was 79. Machray’s husband, Luigi Camperchioli, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor passed away after suffering two strokes ...
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.
Things to do around Metro Detroit during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Stand-up comic Ryan Davis tours all over the country, and this weekend we’ve got him headlining the Comedy Castle. You may have seen him on HBO’s “All Def Comedy,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” or the show “Insecure.” 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $30. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. Comedycastle.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.
Rev. Earle Fisher on Martin Luther King's legacy
Robert Machray, a veteran actor known for roles in Cheers as well as numerous other sitcoms and Broadway shows, died at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday. He was 79. Machray’s husband, Luigi Camperchioli, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor passed away after suffering two strokes ...
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
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade to take place in Natchez on January 20th
The city of Natchez will host its 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Monday, January 20, 2025. The line-up will begin at 2 p.m. on Broadway Street on the Bluff. Courtesy photo of City of Natchez The parade route will begin at North Broadway and Franklin Streets,
Parade, awards dinner among events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. What's planned
Erie residents in 2025 will continue to celebrate Dr. King's legacy with the annual memorial march and award ceremony.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy at these Jackson County-area events
Jackson College is hosting its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, 2111 Emmons Road.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday: A legacy of love, justice, and freedom
In honor of her father's birthday, Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media
Martin Luther King's words echo through halls of Nassau County government building in tribute to civil rights leader
On Wednesday, county officials paid tribute to King, with some describing his legacy as a call to service and others saying ...
Book illustrator Nicole Tadgell helps bring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s grandchild to life
A picture can paint a thousand words, and now an illustrator has teamed up with the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Tuscaloosa police arrest suspect in shooting near gas station
Police say the shooting occurred Tuesday night at a gas station in the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.