At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Maryland volunteers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual day of service
Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. About 40 volunteers from Arts for Learning and CareFirst did their service at Baltimore's Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School for the annual Dr.
‘His dream is slowly becoming a nightmare’: Springfield honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Inauguration Day
In the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speakers called for action — not symbolic gestures — to bring economic justice, good schools and political fairness to everyone. The event, touted as the largest tribute to the civil rights leader statewide,
Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition honors late civil rights activist at annual celebration
The life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on in the Granite State, more than six decades after his death.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr.
March for King: Abilenians honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Around 100 gathered in near-freezing temperatures to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by marching over the Abilene bridge bearing his name.
Hundreds brave cold to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Cincinnati
Part of Donald Trump’s long list of day one executive orders is a pair of controversial name changes. Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and revert Alaska’s Mt. Denali back to its previous name of Mount McKinley,
Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois
While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
Hundred of volunteers pitch in for 10th annual MLK Day of Service in Flossmoor, Illinois
For a decade, the Village of Flossmoor has encouraged organizations to make the national holiday a "day on" instead of a "day off" by actively participating in a service project.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's open and closed? Schools, USPS, museums and more
Many Chicago-area museums however will remain open, and some even have a free admission day. Here's what to know. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 events in the Local 6 area
The Carbondale Branch NAACP will be holding its 43rd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on ...
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil ...
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What is open on Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a ...
Chicago honors MLK Jr.’s legacy with community service and leadership initiatives
City and state leaders along with community members gathered at Soldier Field Monday morning for the 35th annual Dr. Martin ...