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Jacksonville's two main Martin Luther King Jr. Day community breakfasts Friday morning were among multiple Northeast Florida events honoring King, who was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tenn ...
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP on Monday held a march to the Florida Capitol to "advance the promise of equality." ...
Every year in January, we take time to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a hugely influential figure in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as a figure, stood for a lot of things. He fought against unequal treatment and poverty— sentiments supported every day of the year by the ...
RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — As faith leaders prepare for Monday’s events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the hope is that the whole is greater than the sum of these events.
Part of what made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s soaring message so powerful is that it was meant for all of us By David Marcus Fox News Published January 16, 2023 6:00am EST ...
Across the Susquehanna Valley, the community has been honoring and remembering civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the holiday on Monday.The NAACP in Lancaster is ensuring his ...
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome-Tioga NAACP observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a celebration of his life and legacy at United Presbyterian Church.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, several organizations are holding events across Springfield to celebrate and connect with community. Here's all you need to know to ...
EASTON, Pa. - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, the Easton branch of the NAACP is hosting an essay contest. The "Everyday Heroes" contest will be at Paxinosa School on ...
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Wilkes-Barre branch of the NAACP hosted a program Friday at the Luzerne County courthouse to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Constance Wynn's sister started the branch in ...
On Nov. 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill marking the third Monday of January, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to the center. The holiday was to begin in 1986.