Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon at Lansing Center interupted by fire
Jordan Gulkis, spokeswoman for the Lansing Police Department, told the State Journal there was an electrical fire but no one was injured.
2025 guide to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events throughout Michigan
Residents across Michigan are preparing to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. Several events celebrating the holiday and the civil rights leader’s legacy are scheduled throughout Michigan this month.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.
Continuing the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities were held on Monday at Alpena Community College, hosted by the MLK Beloved Community of Northeast Michigan. Activities included crafts and storytime for children,
Your 2025 guide to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in West Michigan
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Muskegon Heights skate spot at 1775 Evanston Ave. on Monday, Jan. 20. The event is open to all, starting at $8 admission, but babies and toddlers up to 32 inches tall can enter and watch for free.
How did MLK Day become a federal holiday?
It took a long political effort to make the King Holiday commemoration a federal law. ATLANTA — The MLK Day holiday is marked annually as a day of service and remembrance of the struggle for justice,
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Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist name today MLK Day in Michigan
Monday has been proclaimed as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan hosts annual luncheon
People gathered Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day. It’s an event that brings together the community through music ...
How to visit Michigan's national parks for free. Park service waives fee on MLK Day
Entrance fees for Michigan's national parks and lakeshores will be waived Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here ...
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Kalamazoo to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service, other events
UPDATE: The city of Kalamazoo cancelled its 3:15 p.m. walk and wreath laying ceremony at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial ...