Martin Luther King, Lee Day

Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and closures around the News 5 area
: The City of Pensacola has canceled its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade due to winter weather. The city stated in a news release that it, “made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Martin Luther King,
Peaceful rally held in Birmingham in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A rally for freedom and democracy was held in Birmingham to honor the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birmingham Indivisible held the peaceful rally Jan. 18 at the federal courthouse and was in conjunction with the National People's March which took place in Washington,
Let's Get Out There: Augustana honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with weeklong activities
It will be read in its entirety next week at Augustana University as part of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. “Our core values around community service and Christianity really speak to MLK’s vision and philosophy,” said Nathan Quinn, director of student engagement at Augustana.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's closed, where to celebrate
∎ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration: Come hear the words of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, located on 385 N. Church St. The event will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.
Publix in Florida: What time do stores open, close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day?
MLK and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20, 2025. Publix has 873 locations in Florida. All have regular store hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
WBTV archives: Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Johnson C. Smith University in 1966
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re taking a look back at when the civil rights leader spoke to a crowd at Johnson C. Smith University nearly 60 years ago. On Sept. 21, 1966, King addressed an audience of nearly 5,
Martin Luther King Jr Day: MLK famous quotes and speeches
Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.
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.
Mavericks vs. Hornets prediction: Odds, recent trends, stats, and Best bets for January 20
The Mavericks are currently 10-11 on the road with a point differential of +4, while the Hornets have a 1-9 record in their ...
39th MLK Day sees public service events, celebrations across U.S.
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
Alabama schools close Jan. 21 and 22 ahead of winter weather, snow
Extreme cold temperatures have settled in over most of the state. Winter storm warnings will go into effect on Tuesday.
Birmingham gathers for 39th MLK breakfast, urging action and peace in community
The Community Action Foundation in Birmingham held its 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast.The event ...
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Lesson plan: MLK Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," racism and Jan. 6
Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how ...
JD Crowe: MLK Day and Trump inauguration 2025: Dream vs dystopia
“The day on which we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday will also be one of the darkest and most shameful days in ...