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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 ATLANTA, GA — The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) proudly announces the 40th official King Holiday Observance (KHO) event schedule, culminating in the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday on January 20th, 2025. This year marks what would have been Dr. King’s 96th birthday. WASHINGTON (7News) — On Monday, Jan. 20, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Below is a list of parades, celebrations and Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. When is MLK Day 2025? Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Jan. 20, 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000. Here are some regional events going on in celebration of MLK Jr. Day. January 17: Seattle Colleges presents the 52nd Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Brockey Center, South Seattle College. Hot breakfast and networking Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025. News Sports Indy 500 Things To Do Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper All events are being hosted by the State of Minnesota and the Governor’s Council on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. To view the recorded livestream of the MLK, Jr. Celebration on January 20, 2025, visit TPT.org . 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 opportunities to learn and unite in celebration of Dr. King’s groundbreaking work and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s powerful continuation and formal When is Martin Luther King Day 2025? Martin Luther King Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January — on January 20 this year. King was an influential civil rights leader — best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. Donors who donate at the National Civil Rights Museum blood drive on January 20, 2025, will receive both a MLK Spirit of Service t-shirt (while supplies last), or a “front-of-the-line-pass for up to 2 people. Donors must be present January 20 to receive additional passes valid until Dec. 31, 2025. 48th Annual MLK PaRADE. Along with Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Dept., from 12 noon - 5 p.m. at the MLK Memorial Park at 6000 NW 32nd Ct., corporations, community and civic groups will collaborate to produce cultural programs, entertainment performances, and culinary experiences--all designed to honor, promote, unify, and preserve our local, vibrant African and Caribbean heritage. 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 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Fuquay-Varina. MLK Day Celebration in Fuqay-Varina Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: March starts at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, and ends at First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, where the celebration will take place. 2025 MLK Jr. Celebration of Events; MLK Jr. Holiday Day Celebration The State of Minnesota’s 39th 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, MN In celebration of the 2025 MLK Day theme, "40 Years of Legacy: Marching Forward, United in Justice and Peace," this panel will spotlight the often-overlooked voices of Black women in the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF). While the image of Black men in dark suits may come to mind when we think of IMF and Black clergy, the legacy The annual MLK Community Celebration includes activities over multiple days that offer several ways to get involved and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is an opportunity for the Central Minnesota community to come together, engage in conversation and share time together while honoring Dr. King’s dream. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Mission Possible: "Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy In The Spirit of Nonviolence 365" Day in the Park Monday Jan. 20, 2025 10am-2pm festivities with community performances and professional performances in honor of MLK Day. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day set aside to honor and remember the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. Events are planned for the days DALLAS: MLK Day Parade. 10 am Saturday, January 18 at Fair Park The 2025 annual MLK Day Parade in Dallas is the culmination of an entire Martin Luther King Celebration Week and will begin at 10 am
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