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Observed for the first time in 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that annually occupies the third Monday of January, to create a three-day weekend that is close to King's MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Monday, January 20 marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day across America, and Memphis is the home of a number of special events dedicated to the civil rights icon. There will be performances from by local artists Karen Brown, Gerald Richardson, Stax Music Academy’s 901Band and 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Mid-Day Luncheon, food, and beverages will be provided with a small program, located at Centenary UMC 5:00 pm – Join Teamsters Local 667 and all of organized labor in celebrating MLK Day with the Memphis Grizzlies as they take on the Charlotte Hornets at their annual MLK Day Game Memphis events scheduled to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy include Volunteer Memphis' 2025 MLK Days of Service, which will take place between Jan. 16-20 and include a health and wellness fair and a community clean up. King Day at the National Civil Rights Museum will be celebrated on Jan. 20 with free admission to the site Assignment #16 on our 365 Things To Do In Memphis list is to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Memphis. King Day is on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at the National Civil Rights Museum. It's a chance to reflect, honor, and celebrate Dr. King's legacy for his birthday. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, life, and legacy by visiting the National Civil Rights Museum to learn about 400 years of civil rights history. The celebration includes live music, special announcements and speakers and more. Each Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the National Civil Rights Museum honors the life and legacy of Dr. King with a schedule full of events and performances. Civil Rights Museum plans event-packed MLK Day By Brandon LaGrone II , Daily Memphian Updated: January 17, 2025 2:13 PM CT | Published: January 17, 2025 2:11 PM CT The National Civil Rights Museum on has a number of activities planned for Martlin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025:Are government offices open or closed? What to know He was standing on a second-floor balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. How to give back on MLK weekend in Memphis. As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during MLK Day weekend, there are several volunteer opportunities available for those Volunteer Memphis 2024 MLK Days of Service is a week-long service event encouraging the City of Memphis to Care Like King. This year MLK Days of Service will take place between January 11 thought January 15, with a special event planned for January 24, 2024. Get involved in MLK Days of service since, and Care Like King! NBA on MLK Day Game Schedule. There are seven games set for NBA on MLK Day with some of the hottest teams in basketball, such as Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, life, and legacy by visiting the National Civil Rights Museum to learn about 400 years of civil rights history. The celebration includes live music, special announcements and speakers and more. 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 MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal January 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM · 6 min read Celebrate the achievements and life of Martin Luther King Jr Day with interesting events and things to do in Memphis; from parades, concerts to walking tours, gospel choirs and a lot more tis MLK Day 2025 in Memphis. In recent years in Memphis, recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday has emphasized public service over public pageantry. In 1967 in Birmingham, King said: "Life's most MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -As Martin Luther King Jr. day approaches different events are popping up around the Bluff City to honor Dr. King and his everlasting legacy. Volunteer Memphis hosted the “MLK Health and Wellness Day” to help people access different areas of care. The group offered health screenings and community resources or free.
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