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.
Here are 11 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year in Louisville
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by participating in any of these 11 events around Louisville for MLK Day.
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
Columbia events will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s lasting legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include a volunteer fair hosted by Daniel Boone Regional Library and a candlelight march and service.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.

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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 ...
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.
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 ...
With Kobe King moving on, a second-year Penn State linebacker is set for a bigger role in 2025
His time on the field was limited in 2024, but Penn State true freshman linebacker Anthony Speca had the look of an impact ...
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From seven to 7,000: How a hit king cake has transformed this small New Orleans restaurant
The Tartine king cake from the family behind Toast in New Orleans has made a big impact on the small business, spreading far ...
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King County will soon elect its first new executive since 2009
King County is set to get a new elected executive for the first time in more than 15 years. Why it matters: More than a ...