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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and ...
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White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
White Plains collector Seth Kaller has an original copy of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, which doesn't mention the dream.
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King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Freedom Struggle Outside of the South
This stellar biography from political scientist Theoharis (Julian Bond’s Time to Teach) makes a persuasive case that Martin Luther King Jr.’s campaign for racial justice has been significantly ...
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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr Through His Words
King headed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and through his nonviolent marches and protests he helped ...
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Preparation underway for a weeklong MLK celebration
The weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. will bring out crowds, young and old.Beginning on his birthday, Jan. 15, an honorary program will be held at 6 p.m. at City Hall.An awards banquet ...
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What's open and closed on MLK Day? Is there school on MLK Day? Here's what to know
New Year's Day kicked off 2025 less than a week ago, and we know that banks and many big retailers were closed. As we jump back into work after the holiday season, we might be wondering when we ...
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MLK Day 2025 in Austin: Marches, food drives, volunteer opportunities and celebrations
This story has been updated to add more information. Austin will once again come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events commemorating his life and work.
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Magic Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Week-Long Volunteerism in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic organization, as part of the Magic Volunteer Program (MVP), is spending the entire week leading up to MLK Day on Jan. 20 honoring the life and legacy of Dr ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Massachusetts? Supermarkets, banks, more
On the third Monday in January each year, the country honors the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be on Jan. 20 this ...
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Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day fall on the same day. Here's what you need to know.
Lafayette parish is preparing to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with multiple upcoming events on Jan. 20, marking the 40th anniversary of the holiday as a National Day of Service ...