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The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism 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 together Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025, honours Dr. King's legacy with service, reflection, and community involvement in the ongoing fight for justice. Martin Luther King Day for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on Monday, January 20th. Martin Luther King Day also called MLK Day, King Day, and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Day is observed on the third Monday of January, which is close to King's actual birthday on January 15. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. The movement led to several groundbreaking legislative reforms in the United States. The King Center celebrates the 40th official King Holiday Observance (KHO) with the theme Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of NonViolence365. The KHO events include Nonviolence365® training, book reading, summits, awards, service, and a commemorative service on January 20th, 2025. Monday, January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we celebrate this day—plus information about this influential American civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. On January 20, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will mark the 30th anniversary as a N ational Day of Service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. On January 20, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will mark the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates Dr. King’s life and achievements as an influential American civil rights leader. The holiday is set on the Monday nearest his birthday. The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Global citizens will have unique On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 95th birthday. We commemorate his life, legacy, and steadfast commitment to fighting for freedom, civil rights, and equality for all people. Join us for Piedmont’s 28 th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, presented by the Piedmont Anti-Racism & Diversity Committee (PADC) and co-sponsored by the City of Piedmont. This year’s event will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 11 to 12:30pm at the Piedmont High School’s Alan Harvey Theatre (800 Magnolia Avenue). The below is the text of the proclamation1; PROCLAMATION Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s call to stand up against injustice and protect the most sacred tenets of democracy still rings true today more than 50 years after his passing. As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example is an enduring inspiration demonstra Alongside Inauguration Day, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where the former American leader and civil rights activist is remembered, honored, and celebrated every third Monday of January. Join Tom Mihaljevic, MD, Cleveland Clinic CEO and President and Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair, on Friday, January 17, as we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The virtual celebration will be available for on-demand viewing starting at 8 a.m. EST. Martin Luther King Day is 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. The City of Columbus takes great pride in its observance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Start your day with an uplifting message of hope, celebration of life, and unity. Join the Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee for food, fellowship, and light as they celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. WHEREAS, Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement helped change public policy from segregation to integration, resulting in the repeal of the post-Reconstruction era state laws mandating racial segregation in the South, known as the “Jim Crow Laws,” thereby leading to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964, and has
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