Chicago celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Theses Wichita events will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year
Two Wichita groups have organized three events to commemorate the life and ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday — Monday, Jan. 20 — that recognizes the civil rights leader’s birthday.
Kansas leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Statehouse
Topeka leaders honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Capitol on Jan. 16. Lawmakers and members of the African American Affairs Commission led an annual MLK march around the Statehouse. The march was the first step in Thursday’s time to honor Dr.
How Topekans are honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in coming days
Various activities will be held in coming days in Topeka to celebrate the legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
St. Cloud State University, city jointly hosting Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
St. Cloud State University and the City of St. Cloud are jointly hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. The event kicks off Saturday at the university's Atwood Memorial Center.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Chicago celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Communities around Chicago are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of his federal holiday on Monday.
Celebrate Unity at 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Join the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Downtown Las Vegas on January 20, 2025. Enjoy a week of events starting January 13, honoring Dr. King's legacy through service, celebration, and action.
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These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
On a journey to six cities across the country over the course of seven years, a photographer captured images of the roads ...
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Lawrence Restaurant Week, Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances, winter birding tour and more upcoming events
Lawrence Restaurant Week runs through Jan. 26 and benefits the Hospitality Workers Relief Fund. See ...
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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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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston, from parades to MLK Day of Service
Houston will honor Martin Luther King Jr., the Nobel Peace Prize-winning civil rights leader, on what would have been his 96th birthday, with events over the weekend and on Monday, Jan. 20.
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his ...
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‘Together’s the only way’: Unity theme resonates at tribute to MLK
Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy ...
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Sean Kirst: 60 years ago, Butch Byrd was among all-star Bills who took a risk, bigger than any game
Byrd – as a Bills rookie – was part of an American Football League all-star boycott in New Orleans led by Black players who ...
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Takeaways from Tallahassee — MLK Day in the capital city
In Tallahassee, which has a big chapter in the Civil Rights Movement (Google “Tallahassee Bus Boycotts” to learn more), the ...