Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
For Delaware pastor, reciting Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches is "a spiritual movement"
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
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
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 with free events around Indianapolis
The Madam Walker Legacy Center will host Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga, and museums will host concerts and opportunities to reflect.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 'We Have A Dream' Celebration is Monday
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — "We Have a Dream" celebration, hosted by Rochester's branch of the NAACP is being held on Monday, Jan. 20. The annual community event, held in partnership with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce,

Burger King Worker Fired

Law firm King & Spalding taps ex-Biden officials in string of new hires
King & Spalding on Wednesday said it has hired the former head of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's policy office, the ...
King Charles is "Keen" to Keep These Royals in the Fold Even if They'll Never Get "Full-Time" Roles
"While King Charles remains keen to keep Beatrice and Eugenie close, deploying them at garden parties and receptions, neither ...
2025 NBA predictions, odds, bets: How to pick DraftKings Sportsbook King of the Court promotion on Jan. 15
NBA regular season continues on Wednesday with an exciting 11-game slate, including matchups like the 76ers vs. Knicks, Spurs ...
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King cake of the day: This kumquat curd and raspberry king cake is hard to get but worth it
Maru Bread Co.'s local kumquat curd and raspberry king cake has a fresh, fluffy base with layers of bright kumquat curd and a ...
King Charles 'won't discuss Kate Middleton's future role because of personal fear'
King Charles reportedly isn't offering up any advice to Princess Kate about her role as future Queen - and there is a ...
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Hill previews his first standalone novel in 9 years, 'King Sorrow'
Hill tells TODAY.com that his intention with “King Sorrow” was to write a book that “ran hard.” He says it’s “as scary and ...
The 8 Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations We’re Most Excited to See
The Monkey arrives next month—with ever-more takes on the horror author's vast bibliography following close behind.
Rod Stewart joins King for time capsule ceremony
The singer and his wife took part in the 35th anniversary celebrations of the King's foundation at Dumfries House.