Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy/The King Center Staff Report Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. He was an American Baptist minister, activist, and po…

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Today Honors Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr

More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader […]

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Mayor Andre Sayegh and local pastors will lead the event, which highlights Dr. King’s lasting legacy and his historical connection to Paterson. The ceremony will include a prayer for the nation ahead of the presidential inauguration.

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While several places will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be events held in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to honor the late civil rights leader.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr day, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will be participating in two events to honor the civil rights activist. Monday morning in Cranston, Governor McKee will deliver remarks at the ministers alliance of Rhode Island’s 41st Annual Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Scholarship Breakfast. That will take place at 8 a.m. And at 4 p.m., Governor McKee will deliver remarks at the Martin Luther King, J…

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he first made his mark on the national stage. His forceful use of non-violent protest, boycotts and civil disobedience to address the deplorable racism and the legal, political and economic discrimination that Black Americans faced made him a compelling personality at a time when local and national TV news was strengthening as a cultural force. King’s message and mission was embraced by prominent Hollywood liberals who helped bring more attentio…

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Apple has updated the home page of its website to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King's most impactful quotes, and...

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Times of My Life Virtual Biographer Honoring MLK Preserving the personal experiences of those who fought for equality, justice, and freedom during one of the most transformative periods in American history. The civil rights movement was built on countless sacrifices, acts of heroism, and unwavering determination. These stories deserve to be told and preserved for the ages.” — Michael O’Donnell, Curator of Life Stories LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, UNITED S

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Times of My Life Virtual Biographer Launches ‘Witness to History’ Story to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. - Journal of Cyber Policy

Metro Creative Connection Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential and inspirational figures of the twentieth century. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on…
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What anyone can do to honor the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Shawnee News-Star

Outside the opening session of the 1960 Republican National Convention, an orderly crowd of demonstrators (including Martin Luther King, Jr., being interviewed at left) urges the party to adopt a strong civil rights platform. | Source: Bettmann / Getty UPDATED: 10:30 a.m., Jan. 20, 2025: The annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on the third Monday of January. What better way in 2025 to remem…

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